Persimmon Date Nut Bread

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1/4 C + 2 T Butter
1 C Sugar
2 Eggs

1 t Baking Soda
1 C Persimmon Pulp

1 t Baking Powder
2 C Flour
1/2 t Salt
1/3 t Cinnamon
1/2 t Nutmeg
1/2 t Cloves
1 C Chopped Dates
1 C Chopped Nuts

Cream butter, gradually add sugar, and beat well. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beat well after each addition.

Combine pulp and baking soda. Let stand until soda is dissolved. Add to creamed mixture, blending well.

Preheat oven to 350F. Combine next ingredients, gradually adding to batter. Beat well. Stir in dates and nuts. Pour into a greased loaf pan.

Bake for 1 to 1-1/2 hours, or until a toothpick comes out clean.