Persimmon Bread

Ingredients

• 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2-1/2 cups sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 cups puréed persimmons (4 to 5 fruit)
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• 4 eggs
• 2/3 cup brandy
• 2 cups chopped walnuts or other nuts
• 2 cups raisins or other dried fruit