Ingredients

  • 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/3 cups self-rising flour
  • 12 tbsp butter, chopped
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 None large egg
  • 1/3 cup milk, approximately
  • 1 tbsp sugar, to sprinkle
  • None None FOR THE DATE FILLING
  • 1 lb dried dates, roughly chopped
  • 2 tbsp lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice

Method

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease an 8x12 inch rimmed baking tray and line with parchment paper, extending paper 2 inches over long sides.
  • Sift flour into a medium bowl. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs. Stir in honey, egg and enough milk to make a firm dough. Knead on a lightly floured work surface until smooth. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 30 mins.
  • Meanwhile, to make the date filling, combine dates, lemon zest and lemon juice in a medium saucepan along with 3/4 cup water. Cook, stirring, for 10 mins, or until thick and smooth. Let cool.
  • Divide dough in 1/2. Roll out 1 portion and use to line pan. Spread filling over top. Roll remaining dough out and use to cover filling. Brush with a little milk and sprinkle with sugar. Bake for 20 mins. Let cool in pan before cutting.