date nut logs

How To Make date nut logs

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  Step 1
  Step 1 of ingredients- Add yeast to warm milk. Add sugar and flour. Set pan in warm water and let Stand till rises. Cover. Note: do not boil. Just warm.
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  Step 2
  Step 2 of ingredients Mix ingredients of step two, reserving egg whites for step three. Once mixed, add the yeast mixture to they mixture. This makes your dough.
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  Step 3
  Step 3 of ingredients(the filling)- Grind walnuts and dates together in a grinder or food processor. If you alternate adding ingredients it will help prevent clumping. I do this step first and set aside.
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  Step 4
  Mix sugar, vanilla and egg whites. Beat until whipped and peaks. Now fold this into date nut mix. Note: this step can be done in advance.
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  Step 5
  Then take dough you made and divide into four sections. This makes it more manageable and ensures quantities.
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  Step 6
  Taking a section of your dough, aprx a Tablespoon size of dough and make balls. Smaller then a golf ball. Will need powdered sugar to prevent sticking. Roll out dough balls. Flip to get powdered sugar on each side.
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  Step 7
  Divide your date nut mix as you did your dough. Take aprx 1 1/2 teaspoon of nut mix and place in center of dough(rolled out crust).
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  Step 8
  Folding dough- Fold over bottom side. Then fold in ends (left and right side). Now fold over top. Once dough is sealed, press from center out to move filling to ends.
• Step 9
  Pinch and form into half moons. Place seem side down on parchment lined cookie sheets.
• Step 10
  Bake 8-10 minutes on 375. Just as it begins to golden on the bottom. Any longer they can become dry.
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