Fig and Walnut Bread
This delicious fig and walnut bread is packed with sweet figs and crunchy walnuts, making it the perfect treat for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients - Serves 8
- Walnuts - 1/2 cup, chopped
- Dried figs - 1 cup, chopped
- Milk - 1/2 cup
- Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
- Eggs - 2
- Granulated sugar - 3/4 cup
- Unsalted butter - 1/2 cup, softened
- Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
- Baking powder - 1 teaspoon
- All-purpose flour - 2 cups
Let's Get Started
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped figs and walnuts.
- Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Slice and serve the fig and walnut bread as desired.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Bread
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 8g
- Carbs: 40g
- Protein: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Sugar: 15g