Definition: In this task, you have to identify the named entities (NER) which are the ingredients required given its directions. Named entities are the names of the items without their quantity.
Input: Sift together flour, baking pwdr, salt, soda and sugar., Cut in shortening., Blend in egg, lowfat milk and vanilla., Mix till well blended and smooth., Roll out to 1/8 inch thick., Cut with 2 1/2 inch cutter., Combine dates, sugar, and water; cook for 15 min or possibly till thick, stir constantly., Remove from heat., Blend in lemon rind, juice and nuts., Place 1 tsp., of mix in center of half the rounds, top with another round., Seal edges together with fork; prick top., Bake at 400 degrees for 10 min.
Output:
flour, baking pwdr, salt, soda, sugar, shortening, egg, milk, vanilla, dates, sugar, water, lemon rind, lemon juice, nuts