These are from The Gold Cook Book.

1. Mix flour, salt and baking powder. Sift.

2. Cut in shortening with 2 knives until the consistency of coarse cornmeal.

3. Stir in the milk, a little at a time, to make a soft dough.

4. Add nuts and dates.

5. Turn out onto slightly floured board and knead for 1/2 min.

6. Roll to 1/2" thickness.

7. Cut in 2" rounds with floured cutter.

8. Place on an ungreased sheet.

9. Bake at 450 degrees for 12-15 min.