Description
Persimmon Bread is a delightful quick bread that brings the sweet, tropical flavors of ripe persimmons into your kitchen. With its moist, tender crumb and warm spices like cinnamon, this golden-brown loaf is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy afternoon snack. Enjoy it warm with butter or cream cheese for a comforting treat that evokes fond memories and fills your home with inviting aromas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe persimmons (about 1 cup mashed)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Mash the ripe persimmons in a bowl until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and mix in the mashed persimmons and vegetable oil until well combined.
- Gradually combine the wet mixture with the dry ingredients without overmixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg