Persimmon Bread

Moist spice cake type bread. This is the top seller at our company bake sale at Christmas!

Makes 3 loaves (6 servings)

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

3 cups white sugar

1 cup vegetable oil

1-1/2 teaspoons salt

4 eggs

1 cup persimmon pulp

2/3 cup water

3 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking soda

1 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

1. Combine baking soda to persimmon pulp, mix. Let stand 5 minutes to thicken the pulp.
2. Beat spices, sugar, oil, salt, and eggs together. Mix in persimmon pulp, water, and flour alternately. Fold in nuts. Divide batter into three greased 7 x 3 inch loaf pans; fill each pan 2/3 full.
3. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour, or until a inserted toothpick comes out clean.