Persimmon Bread

1 1/2 c. sugar

1/2 c. salad oil

2 eggs

1 c. persimmon puree

1 c. nuts, chopped

1 c. raisins

2 c. flour

2 tsp. baking powder

1 tsp. cinnamon

1 tsp. cloves

1/2 tsp. salt

1 tsp. lemon extract

1 tsp. baking soda

2 tbsp. lukewarm water

Stir together well the first 5 ingredients. Stir the next 5 dry ingredients into the persimmon mixture. Then add last 3 ingredients. Mix well. Pour into greased loaf pans. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes; then reduce temperature to 350 degrees and bake for 45 minutes or until done. Makes 1 regular loaf, 2 small loaves or 1 medium plus 1 mini loaf or muffins.