2 cups (250g) self raising flour

1 tsp baking powder

pinch of salt

2 tsp sugar

1 TBSP butter

½ cup (70g) chopped dates

1 small egg, beaten

150ml milk

Preheat oven to 200 degrees C.

Sift together flour, baking powder, salt and sugar into a large bowl.

Rub in butter until mixture resembles breadcrumbs.

Stir in the chopped dates.

Combine the egg and milk in a jug. Stir into the flour mixture to make a soft sticky dough.

Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for 30 seconds or until just smooth.

Cut the dough into about 8 squares or rounds, brush tops with a little milk and place on a tray.

Bake about 10-15 minutes or until golden.