Anise-Scented Fig and Date Swirls

Anise has been used for centuries in traditional medicine and is believed to have various health benefits, including aiding digestion and relieving menstrual cramps.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 55 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Anise-Scented Fig and Date Swirls

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: International Courses: Bakery, Dessert Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 55 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 1500

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 8 ounce Dried Figs
• 8 ounce Dried Dates
• 2 cup All-Purpose Flour
• 1 teaspoon Ground Anise
• 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 cup Vegetable Oil
• 0.5 cup Brown Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 0.5 cup Almond Milk
• 0.5 cup Powdered Sugar
• 2 teaspoon Lemon Juice

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, ground anise, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a separate bowl, mix together the vegetable oil, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and almond milk.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until well combined.
5. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough into a rectangle.
6. Spread the dried figs and dates evenly over the dough.
7. Starting from one end, roll the dough into a log.
8. Cut the log into equal-sized swirls and place them on a baking sheet.
9. Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
10. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice to make the glaze.
11. Drizzle the glaze over the warm swirls.
12. Allow the swirls to cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 34g12%

Sugars 20g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.