1 3/4 c. flour
3/4 tsp. salt
1/3 c. oil
3/4 c. milk
2 tbsp. sugar
1 egg
1/3 c. nuts (opt.)
1/2 - 3/4 c. chopped dates
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
3/4 c. milk

Sift dry ingredients together and then dredge the dates. Make a well in the center and then add all the rest of ingredients. Stir quickly only until dry ingredients are moistened. Fill greased muffin tins 2/3 full and bake in hot oven, 400 degrees, about 25 minutes. Makes one dozen.