Fig-Date Bread

Fig-Date Bread
  • Author: Anonymous

This delightful loaf combines the natural sweetness of dates and figs with the crunchy goodness of walnuts. A moist and flavorful treat that is sure to be a hit with family and friends.

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 1 cup chopped pitted dates
  • 1 cup chopped dried figs
  • 4 Tbs. (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, at
  • room temperature
  • 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 2 eggs
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. salt

Instructions

  • Preheat an oven to 350ºF. Grease and flour a 1-lb. loaf pan.
  • In a large bowl, combine the dates, figs, butter and baking soda. Pour in the boiling water, stir well and let stand for 15 minutes.
  • Using a whisk, beat the sugar, walnuts and eggs into the date mixture; set aside. In another bowl, stir and toss together the all-purpose and whole wheat flours, baking powder and salt. Add to the date mixture and whisk until just blended.
  • Spoon the batter into the prepared pan and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean, 50 to 60 minutes. Transfer the pan to a wire rack and let cool for 15 minutes, then turn the loaf out onto the rack and let cool completely. Makes 1 loaf.

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