Persimmon Bread

The ancient persimmon tree comes from the mountains of China, and has migrated to countries like Italy, France, and America. Persimmons, also known as kaki fruit, are an exciting bright orange fall fruit, hanging on their leafless trees long after the fruits of summer have disappeared. The two varieties for eating are the tomato-shaped Fuyu and the globular Hachiya. The Fuyu, when ripe, is crisp like an apple and eaten raw, but the Hachiya becomes jelly-like in consistency, perfect for baki