date diamonds

How To Make date diamonds

• Step 1
  Mix butter, flour and baking powder together and work until smooth.
• Step 2
  Mix sugar and egg together, add to the flour and work to a smooth dough.
• Step 3
  Cover bowl and let the dough rest for 2 hours.
• Step 4
  Put 2 T water in a pan with the dates. Heat for 3 or 4 minutes.
• Step 5
  Add the brandy and the zests to the dates and mash together with a fork.
• Step 6
  Open the pastry into long strips about 4 in wide. Brush the edges with water.
• Step 7
  Put a little filling down the center.
• Step 8
  Fold pastry. Press both edges to keep the filling in.
• Step 9
  Using a ravioli cutter, cut into large diamond shaped slices about 4 in long.
• Step 10
  Cook in plenty of hot oil until golden brown.
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