Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 8 oz dried figs, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup walnuts, chopped
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instruction

  • Place the figs, butter, and baking soda in a large bowl. Pour the boiling water over and stir, let stand for about 15 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9×5 loaf pan.
  • Whisk the sugar, eggs, and vanilla into the date mixture. Stir in the walnuts. Set aside.
  • In another bowl whisk the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to combine. Whisk the flour mixture into the fig and walnut mixture just until combined.
  • Pour the bread batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean. Baking times may vary, not all ovens are the same.
  • Place the loaf pan on a wire rack and let cool for about 15 minutes. Then turn the bread our onto the rack and allow to cool completely.