Persimmon Bread (very yummy)

1 c. ripe mashed persimmons

1 t. soda

1 egg, beaten

1 c. sugar

4 T. melted butter, cooled

1 t. vanilla

1 1/4 c. flour

1/4 t. salt

1 t. cinnamon

1/2 c. apple juice

1 c. chopped walnuts

1 c. raisins

1 c. chocolate chips

Mix first 6 ingredients and beat well. Sift flour, cinnamon and salt and add to mixture. Add juice alternately with flour. Retain 1/2 c. of the flour to flour loaf pan. Mix nuts, raisins and chocolate chips in a little flour and add to the mixture. Spread in greased and floured loaf pan and bake at 325-350 degree oven for 45-60 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes in pan before removing to cooling rack.