Ingredients

2 tablespoons warm water (105-115°F)

1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast (from a 1/4-oz package)

3 tablespoons sugar

2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

3 large eggs

2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened

1/2 lb dried Mission figs, stems discarded and figs chopped (1 1/2 cups)

1/2 cup walnuts (2 oz), chopped

For grape syrup

• 2 cups white grape juice
• 1 cup dry fruity white wine such as Riesling

For soufflés

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus 1 tablespoon melted
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs, separated
• 1/4 lb Maytag Blue cheese, crumbled (1 cup)

• Special equipment: a stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment; a 9- by 5- by 3-inch loaf pan; 6 (2-oz) heatproof baba au rhum molds or metal condiment cups

Description

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