Pioneer Woman Fig Bread

This Pioneer Woman Fig Bread is moist and warmly spiced, which includes chopped dried or fresh figs. It’s a classic, foolproof recipe, ready in just 1 hour and 10 minutes.

Pioneer Woman Fig Bread Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt or buttermilk
• 1 cup chopped dried figs (or 1 1/2 cups fresh figs, diced)
• Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

How To Make Pioneer Woman Fig Bread

1. Preheat oven: Set to 350°F and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
2. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
3. Cream wet base: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with brown sugar and honey until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
4. Combine batter: Add the dry ingredients and yogurt alternately to the wet mixture, starting and ending with dry ingredients.
5. Add figs and nuts: Gently fold in chopped figs and optional nuts.
6. Bake the bread: Pour batter into the loaf pan. Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
7. Cool and serve: Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely before slicing.

Recipe Tips

• Can I use fresh figs? Yes, use 1 1/2 cups diced fresh figs instead of dried.
• Can I make it dairy-free? Use plant-based butter and yogurt substitutes.
• Why add yogurt or buttermilk? It keeps the bread moist and tender.
• Can I freeze fig bread? Yes, wrap tightly and freeze for up to 3 months.
• How to tell it’s done? Insert a toothpick into the center—it should come out clean.

What To Serve With Fig Bread

This sweet bread pairs perfectly with:

• Cream cheese or butter
• A cup of coffee or tea
• Greek yogurt and berries
• A drizzle of honey
• Nut butters

How To Store Fig Bread

Room temperature: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Refrigerate: Store up to 1 week for extended freshness.

Freeze: Slice and freeze individually for up to 3 months.

Fig Bread Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 240 kcal
• Total Fat: 10g
• Saturated Fat: 5g
• Cholesterol: 55mg
• Sodium: 170mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 35g
• Dietary Fiber: 2g
• Sugars: 20g
• Protein: 4g

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

FAQs

Can I make this gluten-free?
Yes, use a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour.

Can I skip the nuts?
Absolutely. They’re optional and don’t affect baking.

Why is my bread dry?
Be sure not to overbake and measure flour correctly.

How do I keep it moist?
Wrap tightly or store with a slice of apple to retain moisture.

Can I add other fruits?
Yes, dried cranberries or chopped dates make a great addition.

Try More Recipes:

• Pioneer Woman Fig Almond Cake
• Pioneer Woman Fig Bars Recipe
• Pioneer Woman Chocolate Dipped Figs