Date Diamonds

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

 * 1) Mix margarine, flour and baking powder together and work until smooth.
 * 2) Mix Sugar and egg together, add to the flour and work to a smooth dough. Leave to rest for 2 hours.
 * 3) Put the dates with two tablespoons of water in a small pan and heat for a few minutes.
 * 4) Add zests and brandy and work the mixture with a fork. Open the pastry into long strips about 10 cm wide.
 * 5) Brush the edges with water. Put a little filling in the centre. Fold pastry.
 * 6) Press both edges to keep the filling in. Using a ravioli cutter cut into large diamond shaped slices about 40cms long.
 * 7) Cook in plenty of hot oil until golden brown.