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Fig and Date Bread

SUBMITTED BY: CORWYNN DARKHOLME

"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."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 28 stars. This recipe average a 4.6 star rating.
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  1 Hr
READY IN  1 Hr 20 Min
Original recipe yield 1 - 8x4 inch loaf

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 cup chopped pitted dates
  • 1 cup chopped dried figs
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 2 eggs
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8x4 inch baking pan.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2003 by COOKINKIWI
We really like this recipe, figs and dates are interchangeable depending on how much you have... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2003 by JAFAR81
I only had white flour in the house, so it wasn't as hearty as I had hoped. I also... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2003 by STPAULI
I replaced the figs with dates and used the bread to make tea sandwiches for a bridal shower-... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2003 by PETERAMOS
Easy to make, delicious to taste but very rich. Thin slices are best with cream cheese to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 15, 2003 by MRAMAKRI
great bread- very fruity and easy to make. I substituted raisins for figs and it turne dout... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 14, 2003 by kawaigrand
Lovely dark rich bread. I did not have whole wheat flour,and substituted King Arthur White... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 26, 2005 by Sereneblue
Love dates; and don't mind (dried) figs, read all the helpful reviews, did a double batch and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 5, 2003 by PTEETSA
This bread is very good, but I think it needs to sit a day or two. Right out of the oven, it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 8, 2008 by PATCEE001
This a wonderfully moist bread. I had a gastric bypass 2 years ago and can't tolerate a lot... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2006 by johnna
Thought this bread was exceptional. Used all whole wheat flour and replaced sugar w/splenda.... MORE

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