Using the higher amount of sugar will produce a moister and, of course, sweeter bread. Adapted from Beard on Bread by James Beard.
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3 1/2 cups sifted flour
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups sugar
1 cup melted unsalted butter and cooled to room tempera
4 large eggs (at room temperature, lightly beaten)
2/3 cup Cognac (bourbon or whiskey)
2 cups persimmon puree ((from about 4 squishy-soft Hachi
2 cups walnuts or pecans (toasted and chopped)
2 cups raisins (or diced dried fruits (such as apricots, cranberries, or dates)
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