1/3 c. Crisco
1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 3/4 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1 c. mashed persimmons pulp
1/2 c. chopped hickory nuts or walnuts

Cream together, add sugar and eggs and blend well. Mix dry ingredients, blend with creamed mixture alternately with persimmons and nuts. Pour in greased loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.