Red Tea Squares

• 2 ¾ c. whole wheat flour
• ½ tsp. salt
• 3 tsp. baking powder
• 1 ½ c. brown sugar
• 1 c. chopped nuts
• 1 ¼ c. chopped dates
• 2 eggs
• ½ c. cooking oil
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• ½ c. strongly brewed Rooibos Tea (AKA red tea)

Preheat the oven to 400 F.

Mix the dry ingredients and sugar.

Add the chopped nuts and dates.

Beat the eggs, cooking oil, vanilla extract, and Rooibos Tea and mix well.

Turn the mixture into a greased square baking tin.

Bake the squares on the center rack for 30 minutes.

Cool and cut into squares.

• Yields: 16 servings
• Preparation Time: 40 minutes