Whole Wheat Date Bars

• 18 oz dates, chopped
• 2 tbsp lemon zest
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• -1 None Pastry
• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/4 cup whole wheat self-rising flour
• 12 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 None egg, lightly beaten
• 1/3 cup milk

1. Preheat oven to 350u0b0F. Grease a 7x11 inch rimmed baking tray.
2. To make the filling, combine dates, 3/4 cup water, lemon zest and lemon juice in a saucepan. Cook, stirring constantly, until thick and smooth. Let cool to room temperature.
3. Meanwhile, sift flour into a large bowl. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs. Whisk together honey, egg and milk then add to dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Transfer to a lightly floured work surface and knead until smooth. Cover and chill for 30 mins.
4. Divide dough into 2 portions. Roll 1/2 of dough out then use to line base of prepared pan. Spread cooled filling over top. Roll out remaining pastry and use to cover filling. Brush with a little extra milk or water and sprinkle with sugar. Bake for about 25 mins. Let cool in pan before cutting.

dates, lemon zest, lemon juice, pastry, whole wheat flour, whole wheat selfrising, butter, honey, egg, milk

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