Fabulous Fig Bread

* Exported from MasterCook *

FABULOUS FIG BREAD

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Serving Size : 22 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Breads Low-fat

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 c Dried Figs, ground
1 c -Boiling water
3/4 c Pistachios
1 1/2 c All-purpose flour
1 t Baking soda
1/4 ts Salt
4 tb Margarine or butter
1 c Sugar
3 tb Egg substitute -- -OR-
1 -Egg
1 t Vanilla

In a medium-sized heat-proof bowl, combine the figs and pistachios, add
boiling water and let cool to room temperature, about 1 hour. Position a
rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 F. Grease an 8-1/2" by
4-1/2" loaf pan. In medium sized bowl, combine the flour, baking soda and
salt. In a large bowl, beat the butter until fluffy. Gradually beat in the
sugar. Add the egg and vanilla and beat for 1 to 2 minutes, or until
lightened. Add the dry ingredients and beat until just blended. With a
spoon, blend in the fig mixture. Turn into the prepared pan and bake 1 to 1
1/4 hours, or until the bread just begins to pull away from the sides of
the pan, and the top springs back when lightly touched. Cool in pan on a
rack for 15 minutes, and then turn out and cool completely. Wrap in
plastic and store overnight before serving. Cut into thin slices.

Yield: One 8-1/2" x 4-1/2" loaf - 22 slices

Each serving contains approximately: Calories 124, Fat 3.39 g, Dietary
Fiber 2.22 g, Carbohydrates 22.4 g, Protein 2.38 g, Sodium 94.8 mg,
Cholesterol .026 mg

Calories from protein: 7% Calories from carbohydrates: 69% Calories from
fats: 24%

* Source: California Fig Advisory Board pamphlet * Typed for you by Karen
Mintzias



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