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Fig and Walnut Bostock

By Kristen Murray

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Fig and Walnut BostockEva Kolenko

Some great things are made with day-old bread: French toast. Croutons. Breadcrumbs. Add the nutty and sugary French pastry bostock to the list.

Do ahead:

Walnut creme can be made 1 week ahead. Cover and chill.

Ingredients

Walnut Creme:

1 cup walnuts
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/4 cup honey
1 large egg
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Assembly:

2 large eggs, beaten to blend
8 1"-thick slices brioche, preferably day-old (from about 1 medium loaf)
8 large fresh figs, quartered
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons honey
Powdered sugar (for serving)

Preparation

  1. Walnut Creme:

    Step 1

    Preheat oven to 350°. Toast walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing occasionally, until fragrant, 8.10 minutes; let cool. Pulse in a food processor until finely ground.

    Step 2

    Using an electric mixer on high speed, beat butter and honey until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Mix in egg, then flour, baking powder, salt, and walnuts just to blend.

  2. Assembly:

    Step 3

    Preheat oven to 350°. Whisk eggs and 1 teaspoon water in a small bowl and brush 1 side of brioche slices with egg wash. Place on a rimmed baking sheet and spread each slice with about 2 tablespoons walnut creme. Top with figs, cut side up. Brush figs with butter and drizzle with honey.

    Step 4

    Bake bostock until edges are golden brown and figs look softened and juicy, 20.25 minutes. Transfer baking sheet to a wire rack and let bostock cool.

    Step 5

    Dust with powdered sugar just before serving.

TagsPastriesToastSandwichFrenchEuropeanWalnutNutFigFruitBreakfastBon Appétit

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