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Fig & Date Nut Bread
A rich and moist bread combining the sweetness of dates and figs with crunchy walnuts, perfect for a cozy snack or dessert.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped pitted dates
- 1 cup chopped dried figs
- 4 Tbs. 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
- 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350ºF (175ºC). Grease a 1-lb loaf pan.
- Combine dates, figs, butter, and baking soda; pour boiling water over and let stand 15 minutes.
- Beat sugar, walnuts, and eggs into the fruit mixture; stir until combined.
- Mix flour, baking powder, and salt; fold into the wet ingredients until just blended.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pan 15 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days for best freshness.