Date Diamonds

== Ingredients ==
=== Pastry ===
* 400 g flour
* 75 g sugar
* pinch baking powder
* 100 g margarine
* 1 egg
=== Filling ===
* 400 g date
* orange zest
* lemon zest
* some brandy or anisette
== Directions ==
# Mix margarine, flour and baking powder together and work until smooth. 
# Mix Sugar and egg together, add to the flour and work to a smooth dough. Leave to rest for 2 hours.
# Put the dates with two tablespoons of water in a small pan and heat for a few minutes. 
# Add zests and brandy and work the mixture with a fork. Open the pastry into long strips about 10 cm wide.
# Brush the edges with water. Put a little filling in the centre. Fold pastry. 
# Press both edges to keep the filling in. Using a ravioli cutter cut into large diamond shaped slices about 40cms long. 
# Cook in plenty of hot oil until golden brown.
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Category:Maltese Desserts
Category:Anisette Recipes
Category:Brandy Recipes
Category:Dates Recipes
Category:Pastry Recipes