Persimmon Bread from Kris Busch

PERSIMMON BREAD INGREDIENTS * 3⁄4 cup vegetable oil * 1 1⁄2 cups sugar * 2 eggs beaten * 1 cup persimmon pulp * 1 3⁄4cups flour * 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder * 1 teaspoon baking soda * 1⁄2 teaspoon nutmeg * 1⁄2 teaspoon clove * 1⁄2 teaspoon allspice * 1⁄2 teaspoon salt * 1 teaspoon cinnamon * 1⁄2 cup chopped walnuts * 1⁄2cup chopped dates (optional) DIRECTIONS * Preheat oven 350 degrees. * In a large bowl blend sugar and oil; add eggs and persimmon pulp. * In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda and spices; add nuts and dates then mix well. * Stir flour mixture into persimmon mixture. Turn into two greased and floured loaf pans. Bake for one hour or until done, testing center with a pick. * Turn out on wire rack to cool. Freezes well.