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                           FABULOUS FIG BREAD

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

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  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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