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Tasty Fig Bread

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  • Author: Amy
  • Prep Time: 23 minutes
  • Cook Time: 47 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 1 bundt pan or 2 loaves (about 4 servings)
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Moist, spiced fig bread made with fresh figs, warm spices, and crunchy nuts. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert with a tender, flavorful texture.


Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting

1 1/3 cups white sugar

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp ground clove

1/2 tsp freshly grated nutmeg

1/2 tsp ground cardamom

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

1/4 tsp sea salt

1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

1/2 cup vegetable oil

1/2 cup whole milk

3 large eggs, beaten

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 cup chopped fresh figs

1 tbsp softened butter (for greasing pan)


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a bundt pan or two loaf pans with butter and dust lightly with flour.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, clove, nutmeg, cardamom, cinnamon, and salt. Fold in chopped walnuts or pecans.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together vegetable oil, milk, eggs, vanilla, and chopped figs until well combined.
  4. Gently fold wet mixture into dry mixture until just incorporated. Do not overmix.
  5. Pour batter into prepared pan(s) and smooth the top.
  6. Bake for about 1 hour (bundt pan) or 45 minutes (loaf pans), until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Swap nuts with almonds, hazelnuts, or omit for a nut-free version.

Add dried figs, dates, or raisins for extra sweetness.

Top with a sugar glaze or cream cheese icing for dessert style.

Substitute half the flour with whole wheat for a heartier loaf.

Store at room temperature up to 3 days, refrigerated 5 days, or frozen up to 2 months.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 loaf (approx. 1 slice)
  • Calories: 775
  • Sugar: 57g
  • Sodium: 480mg
  • Fat: 35g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 28g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 104g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg