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Fig Bread

A delightful bread that combines the natural sweetness of figs, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup fresh or dried figs, chopped Ensure figs are ripe for the best flavor.
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 units eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Add-ins
  • 1 cup chopped nuts (like walnuts or pecans) Optional.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped figs, sugar, and vegetable oil. Mix well.
  3. Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  4. In another bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the fig mixture, stirring until just combined.
  6. Fold in the nuts, if using.
  7. Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan.
Baking
  1. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  2. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Serve fig bread warm or at room temperature, great with butter, tea, or coffee. Store any leftover bread in an airtight container for up to three days, or freeze for about three months.