A Loaf to Fall in Love With Fig and Cinnamon Swirl Bread!

Autumn Vibes in Every Slice

Hey there, bread heads! It’s your favorite kitchen queen Maddy, back at it again with a recipe that’ll make your house smell better than a Yankee Candle factory! Today, we’re baking up a storm with Fig and Cinnamon Swirl Bread that’s so good, it might just replace your significant other as the best thing to wake up to!

Fig and Cream CheFig and Cinnamon Swirl Bread

Now, I know what you’re thinking: “Maddy, isn’t bread-making super complicated?” Well, hold onto your aprons, folks, because we’re about to embark on a baking adventure that’s easier than convincing yourself you need another pair of shoes!

This isn’t just any bread – it’s a cinnamon-swirled, fig-studded masterpiece that’ll have you feeling like a contestant on The Great British Bake Off (minus the stress and Paul Hollywood’s piercing blue eyes). 👀🇬🇧

So, let’s get this bread party started!

Ingredients

(makes 1 loaf, or enough to make you consider going carb-free… just kidding!):

For the dough:

3 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup warm milk
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 large egg

For the filling:

1 cup dried figs, finely chopped
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened

For the glaze:

1 cup powdered sugar
2-3 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

(don’t worry, it’s easier than assembling IKEA furniture!)

First things first, let’s wake up our yeast! Mix it with warm milk and a pinch of sugar. If it starts bubbling like a witch’s cauldron, you’re good to go!
In a big bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt. It’s like making a sandbox for adults!
Add the yeast mixture, melted butter, and egg to your flour sandbox. Mix until it forms a dough that’s stickier than a toddler’s hands after eating cotton candy.
Knead that dough like it owes you money! About 5-7 minutes should do it. You’re aiming for smooth and elastic, like yoga pants for your hands.
Pop the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp towel, and let it rise somewhere warm for about an hour. It’s like sending your dough to a spa – it’ll come back relaxed and twice its size!
While your dough is at the spa, mix your filling ingredients. It’ll smell so good you might be tempted to use it as potpourri. Resist the urge!
Once your dough has doubled, punch it down (gently, we’re not in Fight Club here). Roll it out into a rectangle shape. Think of it as a yoga mat for your filling.
Spread the filling all over your dough yoga mat, leaving a small border around the edges. It’s like frosting a cake, but way more exciting!
Roll up your dough like you’re rolling up a sleeping bag after realizing camping isn’t your thing. Pinch the seams to seal.
Place your dough log in a greased loaf pan, cover it again, and let it rise for another 30 minutes. It’s like sending your bread to the gym – it’s gonna get swole!
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). It’s about to get hotter than a summer sidewalk in here!
Bake for about 30-35 minutes, or until it’s golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped. It’s like knocking on bread’s door – if it sounds empty, it’s home!
While your bread is cooling, mix up the glaze ingredients. It should be thinner than your grandma’s famous fudge but thicker than her secret martini recipe.
Once the bread is cool enough to handle (patience, young grasshopper), drizzle that glaze all over it like you’re Jackson Pollock creating a masterpiece.

Time to Slice Into Heaven!

Grab a knife (carefully!) and cut yourself a slice of this figgy, cinnamon-y goodness! Each piece is a swirly work of art, with ribbons of cinnamon and studded with sweet figs. It’s like a hug for your taste buds!

Nutrient Breakdown (because we’re all about that balanced life… sort of):

This bread isn’t just a treat for your soul; it’s got some good stuff going for it too!

Carbs for energy (you’ll need it to stop yourself from eating the whole loaf!)
Fiber from the figs to keep things moving (if you know what I mean)
Iron from the figs to keep your blood pumping (important for reaching for that second slice)
Antioxidants from the cinnamon because we’re all about that wellness life.

When to Indulge in This Swirly Goodness:

This Fig and Cinnamon Swirl Bread is perfect for those mornings when you want to feel like you’re living in a Hallmark movie! It’s great for:

Lazy weekend breakfasts (pajamas required)
Afternoon tea with the neighbors (impress them with your baking skills!)
Midnight snacks (we won’t tell if you don’t)
Gift-giving (because nothing says “I love you” like homemade carbs)

The Cinnamon-Scented Farewell:

Well, butter my bread and call me a baker! You’ve just created a loaf that would make any pastry chef green with envy. This Fig and Cinnamon Swirl Bread is more comforting than a warm hug and more satisfying than finding money in your old coat pocket!

Remember, life’s too short for store-bought sliced bread. With this recipe, you’re not just baking bread, you’re creating memories (and probably a new addiction)! Who knows, you might become the most popular house on the block – just be prepared for neighbors “dropping by” with empty plates and hopeful eyes!

So go on, give this bread a whirl! Your kitchen will smell like heaven, your family will think you’ve been secretly training with Mary Berry, and you’ll have a new life skill to add to your resume (Professional Bread Baker has a nice ring to it, doesn’t it?).

And hey, if you loved this recipe and want more carb-loaded deliciousness from yours truly, don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter faster than yeast rises in warm milk! 📬🥛 We’ll keep your inbox as warm and cozy as this bread with the latest and greatest blog posts. It’s the only subscription that might make you gain weight – but in the best way possible!

Until next time, keep your cinnamon swirled and your figs figgy! This is Maddy, signing off and heading to the kitchen for another slice… I mean, quality control check! Happy baking, my loaf-ly friends!

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