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                            Persimmon Bread

Recipe By     : Unknown
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Breads                           Fruit

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  2      Cups          unbleached all-purpose flour
  2      Cups          whole-wheat pastry flour
  1      Tablespoon    + 1 teaspoon baking soda
  1      Teaspoon      salt
  1      Teaspoon      mace
    1/2  Teaspoon      cloves
  4                    eggs
  1      Cup           unsalted butter -- melted
    1/4  Cup           honey
  1 3/4  Cups          brown sugar
    2/3  Cup           bourbon
  2      Cups          very ripe persimmons -- mashed
  2      Cups          chopped walnuts (black -- if you can find
                       them)
  2      Cups          raisins

Combine flour, pastry flour, baking soda, salt, mace, and cloves in large
mixing bowl. In separate bowl, beat eggs, butter, honey, brown sugar,
bourbon, and persimmons. Add liquid to dry, stirring just until moistened.
Stir in walnuts and raisins. Pour batter into two loaf pans. Bake at 350
degrees for about an hour.


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