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Ultra-Moist Spiced Persimmon Bread: The Best Homemade Quick Bread

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Create the perfect, tender loaf with this easy recipe for Moist Persimmon Bread. This spiced quick bread uses ripe persimmons to deliver superior flavor and texture, making it better than store-bought versions for breakfast or dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups (300g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 1/2 cups (about 340g) ripe persimmon pulp (from about 3–4 Fuyu or Hachiya persimmons)
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) buttermilk
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional add-in)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a standard 9×5 inch loaf pan, or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This step incorporates air, which helps keep the bread moist.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  5. In a small bowl, mix the ripe persimmon pulp and buttermilk together.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix the batter.
  7. Gently fold in the persimmon-buttermilk mixture until smooth. If using, fold in the chopped walnuts now.
  8. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan.
  9. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean or with moist crumbs attached.
  10. Let the bread cool in the pan for 15 minutes before carefully turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

  • To ensure moistness, use fully ripe persimmon pulp. If using Hachiya persimmons, they must be very soft, almost jelly-like.
  • For an extra layer of flavor, substitute 1/4 cup of the buttermilk with Jack Daniels Whiskey.
  • This bread freezes well. Wrap cooled slices tightly in plastic wrap and then foil for up to three months.

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