Fig and Date Bread

32 Reviews

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 1 hr
Ready In: 1 hr 20 min

“I like to have this sweet, dark and hearty bread for breakfast or with afternoon coffee or tea. Try it thinly sliced and topped with cream cheese and a scattering of chopped dates.” - by CORWYNN DARKHOLME

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Original recipe yields 1 - 8x4 inch loaf

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8x4 inch baking pan.
In a medium bowl, combine the dates, figs, butter and baking soda. Pour in the boiling water, stir well and let stand for 15 minutes.
Beat the sugar, walnuts and eggs into the date mixture. Combine the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder and salt; stir into the date mixture just until blended. Pour batter into prepared pan.
Bake in preheated oven for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into center of the loaf comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (12 total)

Calories
223 cal
11%

Fat
8.2 g
13%

Carbs
36.2 g
12%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Reviews (32)

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COOKINKIWI

Jul. 13, 2003

"We really like this recipe, figs and dates are interchangeable depending on how much you have of each. I am repeatedly asked for this recipe. It's great. Thanks..." See more"

MRAMAKRI

Sep. 15, 2003

"great bread- very fruity and easy to make. I substituted raisins for figs and it turne dout nice.we loved its flavour...." See more"

STPAULI

Aug. 23, 2003

"I replaced the figs with dates and used the bread to make tea sandwiches for a bridal shower- thinly sliced and spread with 8oz cream cheese mixed with 1/2c chop walnuts and 1/2c chop raisins. So goo..." See mored I had to email the recipe to several people."

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