Instructions: 1) Mix in a bowl all the dry ing. for the dough. Gradually add the water and knead well. Gradually add the oil and knead well. Add the butter cubes and knead until you get a smooth and Uniform dough. cover with a wet towel and set aside for 15 Min.

2. Divide the dough into 6 balls (the size of a grapefruit).

3. On a clean and dry surface ( _not_ floured or buttered) roll out a dough ball to 35 cm X 25 cm / 14" X 10" rectangle the thinner your dough is the better.

4. spread with 1/6 of the date paste on the rectangle, leave 1.5 cm / 1/2" uncovered dough on the rim. sprinkle cinnamon and cloves over the date paste. roll to a 35 cm / 14" long cylinder. mark the cylinder with X shaped marks. cut into 2 cm X 4 cm / 1" X 2" cookies.

5. arrange cookies in a buttered pan and bake at 180C / 350F until the cookies tern golden brown

If you would like to email yourself the recipe for later use, or share the recipe with your friends or family, enter the email addresses below and this recipe will be emailed to you and others as well.