INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups whole wheat flour


• 2 1/4 cups of oatmeal + 1/4 cups for the top


• 1 pinch of salt


• 1 teaspoon of soda


• 1 teaspoon of vanilla


• 1 teaspoon of nutmeg


• 1/2 lb butter or margarine


• 3 to 4 cups of cut dates

PREPARATION

• Preheat oven to 375 F.


• Grease a 9-inch square baking pan for thicker squares or 9 x 13 inches for thinner squares.


• Mix all dry ingredients with butter or margarine in a bowl


• Put the dates in a cauldron, cover with water and bring to a boil


• Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes


• Press 3/4 of the oatmeal mixture into the bottom of the greased pan


• Add the dates and cover with the remaining gruel mixture


• Press lightly and spread 1/4 cup of oatmeal over


• Put in the oven for 25 minutes


• Cool and cut into pieces