Goldberry Grove
Mountain Measures · 1974

Persimmon–Hickory Nut Bread

From Euell Gibbons, Forager and author of Stalking the Wild Asparagus; led nature weekends at North Bend State Park, West Virginia. The book didn't print a hometown.

  • CourseBreads
  • Oven325°F
  • Time1 hour
  • Makes2 small loaves
  • Ingredients7
  • Steps5

Ingredients Tick as you go

Method

Tap a step to mark it done.

  1. Step 1: Sift flour and soda together.

  2. Step 2: In a separate bowl, cream sugar with margarine and add the beaten eggs.

  3. Step 3: Add the flour mixture, persimmon pulp and nuts; stir into a very stiff batter.

  4. Step 4: Line 2 small loaf pans with waxed paper and divide the batter between them.

  5. Step 5: Bake 1 hour at 325°F.

What we changed or couldn’t read (2)
  • Name appears as both "Evell" and "Euell" in the source; Euell is correct.
  • From the Mountain Measures section.
Mountain Measures, 1974. Compiled by Junior League of Charleston, Charleston, West Virginia.Transcribed by Goldberry Grove, with thanks to Marshall University.
Persimmon–Hickory Nut Bread | Nut & Fruit Dishes | Goldberry Grove Farm