Method Sift the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar into a bowl.
Add milk and butter, quickly mixing with a table knife into a soft dough
Roll out to form an even block and spread dates across half the dough.
Fold the other half on top and cut into squares.
Bake at 220degC for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
Recipe provided by Aroma Cafe.
Recipe requested by Merrilyn Harpur, Timaru.
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