Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups dates, chopped
• 1/2 cup water
• 3 cups flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 TBSP sugar
• 1 TBSP cinnamon
• 1/3 cup butter
• Zest of an orange
• 1 1/4 cups milk

Method

1. Preheat oven to 220 fan bake & line a baking tray with baking paper
2. Place chopped dates in a saucepan with the water on medium heat. Simmer until tender (10 ish mins) then drain excess water and set aside.
3. Place flour, baking powder, salt, sugar and cinnamon into a bowl. Run in the butter with your fingertips until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
4. Add dates and orange zest and mix through.
5. Add milk and quickly mix with a fork or knife until just combined. The mixture will be soft and sticky.
6. Place in 12 blobs on the baking tray and bake for 10-15 mins until golden brown.