Savoury Fig Quick Bread

DIFFICULTY
Average Average
COOK TIME
Under 2 hrs. Under 2 hrs.
SERVES
8-10 8-10
Savoury Fig Quick Bread
Main ingredients
  • Flour
Ingredients
Method

Ingredients

  • 225g dried figs, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 90ml hot water
  • 650g plain flour
  • ¾ teaspoon bicarbonate soda
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 ½ tablespoons salt
  • 1/3 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 extra large egg, beaten
  • 400ml soda water
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 80g melted butter, divided
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
  • Additional butter for greasing and serving

  • Method

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 180°C/160°C fan forced. Grease a 28cm Heritage Oval dish.
  • 2
    In a medium bowl, toss figs with balsamic vinegar. Cover with hot water and let stand at least 10 minutes. Drain.
  • 3
    In a large bowl, whisk together dry ingredients. Add the egg, soda water, honey and 5 tablespoons melted butter. Mix until just combined. Stir in the soaked figs and chopped sage.
  • 4
    Tip the batter into the dish and bake 25 minutes. Rotate the dish and brush the bread with the remaining melted butter. Bake an additional 20 -25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean. Let cool slightly on a rack before serving.