Fig Bread

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Fig Bread

Nutty, tender, and delicately sweet, this simple tea cake fits in for brunch, afternoon snacks, or dessert. Opt for fresh figs that are tender but not overly ripe and splitting, or substitute with dried figs during off-season (see note).

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Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups (180g) white whole wheat flour, plus more for dusting
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) extra virgin olive oil, plus more for greasing the pan
  • 1/2 cup (106g) brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup (85g) honey
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (113g) Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped fresh figs (about 4 to 5 large figs)

For the Fig and Hazelnut Topping

  • 3 fresh figs, quartered
  • 1/4 cup hazelnuts, roughly chopped
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Instructions

  1. Get ready: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a (8 1/2X4 1/2-inch) loaf pan with olive oil and dust with flour (or use baking spray).
  2. Combine the dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. Combine the wet ingredients: In a separate medium mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, brown sugar, honey, eggs, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  4. Make the batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix gently with the whisk just until combined. Add the chopped figs and gently mix with a rubber spatula until evenly distributed through the batter.
  5. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Top with the quartered figs and sprinkle on the chopped hazelnuts. Bake for 60 to 70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
  6. Cool: Let the loaf cool in the pan for 15 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Serve: Slice and serve. The cake will keep for up to 3 days tightly wrapped at room temperature.

Notes

  • to browse quality Mediterranean ingredients including the
  • olive oil
  • and
  • honey
  • used in this recipe.
  • You can use a standard (9x5-inch) loaf pan, but the cake will be a little squatter. Check for doneness after 50 minutes.
  • Add 1 cup of chopped dried figs to the batter in place of the chopped fresh figs. 
  • Skip the fig topping.
  • Sprinkle the top of the batter with chopped hazelnuts before baking.
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  • Standard loaf pan: You can use a standard (9x5-inch) loaf pan, but the cake will be a little squatter. Check for doneness after 50 minutes.
  • To substitute dried figs for fresh: 

    Add 1 cup of chopped dried figs to the batter in place of the chopped fresh figs.  Skip the fig topping. Sprinkle the top of the batter with chopped hazelnuts before baking.

  • Add 1 cup of chopped dried figs to the batter in place of the chopped fresh figs. 
  • Skip the fig topping.
  • Sprinkle the top of the batter with chopped hazelnuts before baking.
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Nutrition Information

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Calories 242.2kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 32.4g (11%) Protein 4.4g (9%) Fat 11.6g (18%) Saturated Fat 1.6g (8%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Trans Fat 0.003g Cholesterol 27.7mg (9%) Sodium 177mg (7%) Potassium 147mg (4%) Fiber 2.7g (11%) Sugar 20.4g (41%) Vitamin A 86.4IU (2%) Vitamin C 0.8mg (1%) Calcium 56.3mg (6%) Iron 0.9mg (5%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12slices

Amount Per Serving

Calories 2422 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 242.2kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 32.4g 11%
Protein 4.4g 9%
Fat 11.6g 18%
Saturated Fat 1.6g 8%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g 8%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Trans Fat 0.003g 0%
Cholesterol 27.7mg 9%
Sodium 177mg 7%
Potassium 147mg 3%
Fiber 2.7g 11%
Sugar 20.4g 41%
Vitamin A 86.4IU 2%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 1%
Calcium 56.3mg 6%
Iron 0.9mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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