1/4 c + 2 tb butter 1/2 ts Salt
1 c Sugar 1/3 ts Cinnamon
2 Eggs 1/2 ts Nutmeg
1 ts Baking soda 1/2 ts Cloves
1 c Persimmon pulp 1 c Chopped dates
1 ts Baking powder 1 c Chopped nuts
2 c All-purpose flour
Cream butter, gradually add sugar, beating well. Add
eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.
Combine pulp and soda. Let stand until soda is
dissolved. Add to creamed mixture, blending well.
Combine next ingredients, gradually adding to batter.
Beat well. Stir in dates and nuts. Pour into greased
loaf pan.
Bake at 350 degrees for 40 to 60 minutes, or until
pick comes out clean.
Yields
1 loaf