Reviewed: Nov. 28, 2011

I created an account on allrecipes just to rate and review this recipe. It is outstanding. I go through phases with baking, and so, I've tried a lot of the quick breads (banana/nut, beer bread). This is my favorite by far. I didn't have eggs in the kitchen when I made this, so I substituted walnut oil, water, and a little ground flax seed for good measure. It was a forgiving recipe, and the bread was fantastic out of the oven and the next day. I particularly like my slices spread with mascarpone and fig jam. It is to die for!

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olive tree

Cooking Level: Beginning

Reviewed: Aug. 23, 2011

Sorry, didn't care for this much

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Jen S.

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Apr. 1, 2011

Instead of half white, half wheat flour, I used all King Arthur's White Whole Wheat. I had cooked the figs with a bit of water then pureed them in the the food processor. I only had a handful of dates, so I chopped them up and threw them in. I didn't have enough figs, so added applesauce to make up the remainder of the two cups of fruit. The loaf needed a little extra baking time due to the extra moisture. It came out a beautiful dark brown. Delicious!

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SharonE

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Saint Louis, Missouri, USA

Living In: Cape Girardeau, Missouri, USA

Reviewed: Mar. 20, 2011

Was told by my parents that this was "outstanding ". Made 2 loaves and gave to my dad for his birthday. I did not change a thing. The bread was dense and dark and the smell was amazing as it baked. My dad is a huge fan of figs and dates so I knew he would love this and he did. Thanks for a great recipe that I am sure would also be great with a little cream cheese on top!

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SLJ6

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: Dec. 29, 2010

Excellent recipe! I used white raisins instead of dates and substituted 2 tbsp. of sugar with honey for added moisture. This bread tastes much better aged a few days. Yummy

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hooCooks4U

Reviewed: Dec. 16, 2010

For those of you who are wondering how this bread will turn out all I can say is that it is a very dense bread (soooo good toasted with butter). The bread is moist and heavy. Now, I must mention that I added one large very ripe banana because I had to use some (they were going bad) and I figure it wouldn't hurt. I can't taste the banana in it so I think next time I will probably add 2 bananas instead. The bread tastes like a big bready fig newton cookie LOL! So if you are into figs and dates you will love this bread. It makes a great slice for tea or coffee or for breakfast. Other changes: I used all white flour because didn't have whole wheat and 1/2 cup of splenda for baking. It is a sweet bread (due to the dates I think) so if you are not into sweet stuff you can probably cut the sugar down to 1/4 cup or not add it at all. I also used mixed nuts (cashews, walnuts, almonds and pecans). Overall very good bread, thanks for the recipe!!!!! PS: It is more like an "adult type bread". My kids were not into it but they don't like figs or dates anyway.

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DCANT

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: Aug. 5, 2010

This has become one of my favorite recipes. I use prunes instead of figs (just my preference). It makes a nice, moist loaf.

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LPETERMAN

Reviewed: Jul. 31, 2009

I made this bread for my son to take to school as a project for his history class and to my surprise the kids in his class loved it, they asked him if he could bring more but instead I printed up some copies of the recipe and he handed them out to his classmates. I am also planning on making this bread for my grandmothers birthday next week I'm sure she will love it.

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marie3

Reviewed: Apr. 22, 2009

This bread is really good. It didn't take as long to bake in my oven so it came out a teeny bit overdone but it tastes great anyway. I threw some cinnamon in with the dates and next time I might try adding allspice as well. I will definitely make this again.

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asmith212

Reviewed: Jul. 5, 2008

Really good bread! I used all dried figs instead of dates and added the zest of one lemon. To increase nutritional value I added 2TBS. of wheat germ and ground flax seeds. We have a huge fig tree and will be making this one again and again! Thanks.

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