Fig and Date Bread Recipe

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Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 1hr

Total: 1hr20 mins

Servings: 12

Yield: 1 - 8x4 inch loaf

Fig and Date Bread Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup chopped pitted dates

1 cup chopped dried figs

¼ cup unsalted butter

softened

1 ½ teaspoons baking soda

1 cup boiling water

½ cup white sugar

½ cup chopped walnuts

2 eggs

¾ cup all-purpose flour

¾ cup whole wheat flour

½ teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon salt

Bread

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8x4 inch baking pan.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Nutritional Information

Fig and Date Bread Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:12

Calories: 223.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 4.3g 9%

Carbohydrates: 36.2g 12%

Dietary Fiber: 3.3g 13%

Sugars: 21.8g

Fat: 8.2g 13%

Saturated Fat: 3g 15%

Cholesterol: 41.2mg 14%

Vitamin A Iu: 162.6IU 3%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.2mg 17%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 7%

Vitamin C: 0.9mg 1%

Folate: 29.4mcg 7%

Calcium: 42.9mg 4%

Iron: 1.3mg 7%

Magnesium: 32.1mg 12%

Potassium: 218.8mg 6%

Sodium: 288.3mg 12%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 13%

Calories From Fat: 73.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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