Spiced Persimmon Bread

May 27, 2023May 27, 20230 1
Delicious Spiced Persimmon Bread for your next breakfast or dessert
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Prep

15 min

Cook

70 min

Ready In

85 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 eggs
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 1/2 cups mashed hachiya persimmons
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped pecans ( optional ) or 1 cup walnuts ( optional )
confectioners ' sugar , for dusting top ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
291
Sugar
24g
Fat
12g
Spiced Persimmon Bread is a tasty and healthy bread option that is easy to prepare and perfect for any time of day. It is a classic recipe with a twist, adding spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger to the batter that gives it a warm and delicious flavor. The sweet and moist bread gets its natural sweetness from mashed persimmons and has a delicate texture thanks to the buttermilk and melted butter used in it. It is also optional to add in chopped nuts to the recipe for an added crunch and flavor. This is a wonderful recipe to make during the autumn and winter season when persimmons are at their peak availability.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350°F ( 175°C ) and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
2.In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, baking powder, and baking soda.
3.In a large bowl, beat the eggs, then add melted butter, buttermilk, lemon juice, mashed persimmons, granulated sugar, and salt.
4.Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, careful not to overmix.
5.Fold in chopped nuts if using.
6.Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
7.Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
8.Dust with confectioners' sugar if desired.

PROS

This bread is moist and flavorful with a delicate spice flavor.

It is a perfect breakfast or dessert option for persimmon lovers.

CONS

The bread can be slightly dense and may not rise as much as other bread recipes.

It is important not to overmix the batter or overbake the bread, which can make it dry.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Persimmons are a good source of dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
They are known for their anti-inflammatory properties and can support gut health and bone strength.

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