Description
A delightful and moist Fig and Date Bread, perfect for breakfast or a tasty snack, featuring the natural sweetness of figs and dates.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup chopped pitted dates
- 1 cup chopped dried figs
- ¼ cup cold unsalted butter cut into chunks
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 cup boiling water
- ½ cup white sugar
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup whole wheat flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped dates, figs, and boiling water. Let it sit for 10 minutes to soften.
- Add the butter, white sugar, and eggs to the fruit mixture, mixing well until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Fold in the chopped walnuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For added flavor, consider adding spices like cinnamon or nutmeg. This bread can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55–60 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Bread, Snack, Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
Keywords: Fig and Date Bread,Dessert,Baking,Snack,Healthy Bread