This sweet, crunchy, Nutty Fig Whole Wheat Bread is extra delicious. Furthermore, you won’t believe how easy it is to make. The best part of this recipe is the no-rise element. However, the bread tastes so good, I would wait hours for it to rise. Fortunately, that’s not the case. In addition to the figs, this bread is packed with three different types of nuts and raisins. Everything is soaked in dark rum before it makes its way into the batter. It’s a flavorpalooza, I tell ya. This is a terrific breakfast or brunch bread.
Benefits of No-Rise Bread Recipes
Time-Saving Convenience
No-rise bread recipes like this Nutty Fig Whole Wheat Bread skip the waiting game. You don’t need to block off hours for rising or proofing. Instead, you mix, shape, and bake. This makes no-rise bread the perfect solution for busy home bakers.
Beginner-Friendly Baking
No-rise bread recipes are incredibly easy to follow. With fewer steps and less technical fuss, they’re ideal for beginners who want to try homemade bread without the intimidation factor.
Quick Fresh Bread Anytime
Because there’s no proofing required, you can have fresh, warm bread on the table in under an hour. No-rise bread recipes are perfect for weeknight dinners, last-minute brunches, or surprise guests.
Consistent Results
Yeast can be finicky. Skipping the rise eliminates the guesswork of temperature, humidity, or kneading mistakes. No-rise bread recipes like this Nutty Fig Whole Wheat Bread deliver reliable, delicious loaves every time.
Perfect for Instant Gratification
No-rise bread recipes give you immediate satisfaction. Instead of planning ahead, you get almost instant comfort food. This Nutty Fig Whole Wheat Bread is the ultimate fast-track to homemade goodness.
Great for Small Batches
Because no-rise bread recipes are so quick, you can easily make smaller loaves or rolls. Consequently, this reduces food waste and ensures you always enjoy bread at its freshest.
I ate my piece(s) warm out of the oven. They were heavenly. If you want, you can smear a bit of cream cheese on a slice. But, honestly, bread needs nothing to accentuate its flavor.
Tips:
1- Save the end pieces for yourself or your favorite person. They are the best.
2- This is a wonderful host/hostess gift. You’ll definitely get asked back.
No Rise Nutty Fig Whole Wheat Bread
Ingredients
- 1+1/4 cups dried chopped figs
- 1+1/2 cups raw chopped walnuts
- 1/3 cup raw chopped hazelnuts
- 1/3 cup chopped blanched almonds
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup dark rum
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 eggs
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/1 cup 1stick melted unsalted butter
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Place the chopped figs, walnuts, hazelnuts, almonds and raisin in a bowl. Add the dark rum and toss to coat. Set aside.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the flours, ground cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
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Beat the eggs and brown sugar together until foamy.
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Slowly add the melted butter.
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Alternately add the flour mixture and the fig nut mixture, beginning and ending with the flour mixture.
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When everything is thoroughly combined, form the mixture into a loaf and transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
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Place in the oven and bake for 40 minutes. Cover the loaf with aluminum foil and bake for another 10 minutes.
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