Impress guests with this simple rustic loaf, especially when it shares a plate with stunning cheeses.
- Portion size 12 servings
- Credits : Holiday Celebrations: 2007
Ingredients
Method
Grease 9- x 5-inch (2 L) loaf pan; set aside.In large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, walnuts, figs, baking powder, sugar, baking soda and salt. Make well in centre; pour in buttermilk and stir to form sticky ball. Scrape into prepared pan; pushing dough into corners.
With sharp knife, cut shallow slit lengthwise through centre of loaf. Dust with 1 tbsp (15 mL) more all-purpose flour. Bake in centre of 400°F (200°C) oven until golden and cake tester inserted in centre comes out clean, 55 minutes. Remove from pan; let cool on rack. (Make-ahead: Wrap in plastic wrap and store for up to 3 days or overwrap in heavy-duty foil and freeze for up to 1 month.)
Nutritional facts Per slice: about
- Sodium 408 mg
- Protein 7 g
- Calories 192.0
- Total fat 6 g
- Cholesterol 3 mg
- Saturated fat 1 g
- Total carbohydrate 29 g
%RDI
- Iron 12.0
- Folate 21.0
- Calcium 10.0
- Vitamin A 1.0
- Vitamin C 2.0
