Fig bran loaf
Makes 1 x 2 lb loaf
Ingredients
100g Self raising flour
300ml milk
275g chopped dried figs
150g caster sugar
100g bran flakes
Method
Soak the wheat bran, caster sugar, milk and chopped figs for 30 minutes until a soft paste is reached.
Fold in the sieved flour and spoon the mix into a greased 2 lb bread tin and place in the center of a preheated oven at (180C/ Fan 160C/ 350F/ Gas 4) and bake for 1 hour.
Allow to cool before serving.
This is a heavy dense loaf so it keeps well wrapped in clingfilm or you can even freeze it!
Top Tip: Chop the dried figs as small as you can and this will ensure even distribution during baking.
Confused about fried figs. Looking for guidance pls . Thank yoi.
Dried figs can be picked up in the supermarket in the fruit abd nut section or the health food store. If you cant get figs dates work fine.