Fig and Walnut Bread

Instructions

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.

• 2

  In a bowl, pour boiling water over the chopped Galil figs and let them soak for about 10 minutes. Drain the water and set aside.

• 3

  In a separate large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

• 4

  Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.

• 5

  In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.

• 6

  Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing well.

• 7

  Stir in the soaked Galil figs and vanilla extract, and chopped walnuts

• 8

  Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan.

• 9

  Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

• 10

  Allow the fig and walnut bread to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.