date diamonds

How To Make date diamonds

• 1

  Mix butter, flour and baking powder together and work until smooth.
• 2

  Mix sugar and egg together, add to the flour and work to a smooth dough.
• 3

  Cover bowl and let the dough rest for 2 hours.
• 4

  Put 2 T water in a pan with the dates. Heat for 3 or 4 minutes.
• 5

  Add the brandy and the zests to the dates and mash together with a fork.
• 6

  Open the pastry into long strips about 4 in wide. Brush the edges with water.
• 7

  Put a little filling down the center.
• 8

  Fold pastry. Press both edges to keep the filling in.
• 9

  Using a ravioli cutter, cut into large diamond shaped slices about 4 in long.
• 10

  Cook in plenty of hot oil until golden brown.
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