Date Diamonds

For the pastry

 * 400g flour
 * 75g sugar
 * pinch Baking Powder
 * 100g margarine
 * 1 egg

For the Flling

 * 400g 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.