Fig, Date, And Walnut Quick Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   Heat first 4 ingredients in a small, heavy saucepan over medium heat just until bubbles begin to form around edge (do not boil).
3. 3
   Remove from heat; stir in figs and dates.
4. 4
   Let stand 20 minutes or until fruit softens.
5. 5
   Combine sugar, oil, and eggs in a large bowl; stir with a whisk until well blended.
6. 6
   Stir in cooled milk mixture.
7. 7
   Combine flours, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl; make a well in center of mixture.
8. 8
   Add milk mixture to flour mixture, stirring just until moist.
9. 9
   Spoon batter into an 8 x 4-inch loaf pan coated with cooking spray.
10. 10
    Sprinkle walnuts evenly over batter.
11. 11
    Bake for 40 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
12. 12
    Cool 10 minutes in pan on a wire rack; remove from pan. Cool completely on a wire rack.