1 c. chopped dates
1 c. whole wheat flour
1 c. unbleached flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1/3 c. shortening or butter
1 egg, beaten
1 c. milk
4 level tsp. baking powder

Stone the dates and chop coarsely. Sift together the flour, salt and baking powder. Cut the shortening into the flours, then mix in the dates and form to a stiff batter with the beaten egg and milk. Bake in hot, well greased gem pans in a moderate oven about 20 minutes. Makes 36 gems.

"Tiny" cup cake pans. Cast iron pans are extra good.