Description
Sourdough Fig and Orange Bread is a delightful combination of sweet figs and citrusy orange, elevated by the tangy flavor of sourdough. Perfect for breakfast or dessert!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (120g) King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
- 1 1/2 cups (170g) King Arthur Golden Wheat Flour
- 3/4 cup (149g) granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon table salt
- 3/4 cup (170g) sourdough starter
- unfed/discard
- 1/2 cup (99g) vegetable oil
- 1 cup (227g) orange juice
- zest of 1 orange
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup (149g) diced dried figs
- 3/4 cup (89g) chopped almonds
- shelled pistachios
- or pine nuts
- coarse sparkling sugar
- for topping; optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, golden wheat flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine the sourdough starter, vegetable oil, orange juice, orange zest, and egg, mixing until well combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Gently fold in the diced figs and nuts of your choice.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared loaf pan, then sprinkle the top with coarse sparkling sugar if desired.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
This bread freezes well, so make a double batch and save one for later. You can replace the figs with other dried fruits if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Bread, Breakfast, Snack
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 285 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: Sourdough Fig and Orange Bread, Sourdough Bread, Fig Bread, Orange Bread, Quick Bread