Fig and Date Nut Bread

Ingredients (11)

• 1 cup chopped pitted dates
• 1 cup chopped dried figs
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt