WEEKEND BREAKFAST

Fig, Peach and Pecan Bread

Serves 8, Prep and Cook: 1 hour, 45 mins

125g unsalted butter, chopped250g packet soft and juicy dried figs, coarsely chopped½ cup buttermilk2 eggs, lightly beaten1¼ cups firmly packed brown sugar2 cups plain flour2 tsps baking powder3 tsps ground cinnamon1 tsp mixed spice200g packet dried peaches, coarsely chopped1 cup dried cranberries 1 cup chopped pecan halvesFresh ricotta, sliced fresh figs, raspberries and honey, to serve