Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 and 1/2 Cups Dates, Chopped ((250g))
  • 1/2 Cup Water
  • 3 Cups All-purpose Flour ((360g))
  • 2 Tbsp. Baking Powder ((30g))
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1 Tbsp. Sugar ((8g))
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1/3 Cup Butter ((75g))
  • 1 and 1/4 Cups Milk

Instruction

  • Preheat the oven to 220ºC (425°F) and line a baking tray with baking paper.
  • Chop the dates and place them in a saucepan with the water on a medium heat.
  • Simmer until tender (around 10 minutes) then drain the excess water and set aside.
  • Place the flour, baking powder, salt, sugar and cinnamon into a bowl. Rub in the butter with your fingertips until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. 
  • Add in the dates and mix through.
  • Add the milk and quickly mix with a fork or table knife until just combined. The mixture will be soft and sticky.
  • Place in 12 blobs on the baking tray and bake for 10-15 minutes. The outside will be golden brown
  • Place on a wire rack to cool and serve warm with butter and runny honey!