Fig and Date Bread

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.

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.

Per Serving: 224 calories; protein 4.3g; carbohydrates 36.2g; fat 8.2g; cholesterol 41.2mg; sodium 288.3mg.

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