Recipe for the day

Date and Pecan biscuits A treat with your cup of tea. THis is a dreamy biscuit that has been loved by everyone. 80 g pecans 80 g dates Chop the dates in half, whizz in a food processor the pecans a little then whizz the pecans and dates to a paste Add 100 g dark brown sugar In a bowl sieve together 185 g plain white flour and 20 g cornflour Add 150 g butter to the paste in the food processor and mix well Take the paste and mix with the hands like you do when making shortbread Roll into a sausage shape and divide into 16 pieces Grease a couple of baking trays and line with baking parchment Add 8 on each sheet Press the little balls onto the sheet and press down a little Bake at 170ºC, 325 ºF, Gas 3 for 15 minutes Then you can paint with honey and sprinkle with dark brown sugar if you like