 DATE DIAMONDS (Imqaret)
Ingredients (For the pastry)
400g flour
75g sugar
pinch baking powder
100g margarine
1 egg
For the Flling
400g dates
orange zest
lemon zest
some brandy or anisette
Method
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 lOcm 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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DATE DIAMONDS (Imqaret)