Paper-Baked Cinnamon Rolls

1/2 cup sugar
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
pinch each cloves, nutmeg and allspice
1 3/4 cups flour
1 3/4 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup pitted and chopped dates
1/2 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup milk
2 Tbsp butter, melted for brushing

Preheat oven to 350F.

Combine the sugar, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and allspice and set aside.

Place the flour, baking powder and dates in a bowl and stir to combine. Make a well in the center and gradually add the cream and milk, stirring, until a soft dough forms.

Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic. Roll our to 12" x 15". Brush with butter and sprinkle with the sugar mixture, reserving 1 Tbsp. Roll up the dough to enclose and slice into 8 pieces. Place the dough into eight 1/2 cup capacity muffin tins lined with parchment paper. Brush with butter and sprinkle with the reserved sugar. Bake for 25 minutes or until golden. Makes 8