Date slice

Mix all dry ingredients Add butter and eggs and beat on the slowest setting until mixed well. Press with fork into a buttered slice tin Bake in moderate oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown When cold, cut into bars. Preparation of mixed spice (if not available) 5 teaspoons Ground Nutmeg 5 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon (less if using Cassia which is much stronger than Cinnamon) 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger 1 Teaspoon Ground Cloves Mix all together and keep in a sealed jar.