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Fig & Walnut Breakfast Loaf

Want a change from banana bread? We have just what you need! - by Amy Sinclair
  • 26 Nov 2018
Prep: 10 Minutes - Cook: 100 Minutes - Easy - Serves 10
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Rich and tasty, this breakfast loaf will be a hit with your family!

Ingredients

125g unsalted butter, chopped

1 1/2 cups water

250g dried figs, chopped

1/2 cup buttermilk

2 eggs, beaten

1 1/4 cup brown sugar

2 cups white spelt flour, sifted

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon mixed spice

1 cup walnuts, chopped

1/2 cup desiccated coconut

Method

  1. Grease and line a non-stick loaf tin and set aside. 

  2. Place butter and water in a large saucepan and heat over medium heat. When butter is melted, add figs. Bring to the boil and remove from heat. 

  3. Transfer figs and butter mixture to a large bowl and allow to cool. Add buttermilk, eggs, brown sugar, flour, baking powder and mixed spice to bowl and stir to combine. Add walnuts and coconut and stir one last time.

  4. Pour into prepare tin. Bake in 160c oven for 90 minutes. Slice and serve. 

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Amy Sinclair
Amy Sinclair
Amy Sinclair is the editor of New Idea Food. She is a former weekly magazine editor who loves all things food, cooking and eating - especially the eating! When she's not looking after her three children, you'll find her in the kitchen or busily hiding online shopping purchases from her husband.

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