Dates in Butter Sauce (Al-Rangina) Saudi Arabia 3/4 lb. whole dates, pitted 3/4 cup butter 2/3 cup flour 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1½ tablespoons confectioner's sugar Place the dates in 4 to 6 small serving plates in rows; then set aside. Heat the butter over medium heat until it begins to sizzle; then add the flour and cinnamon. Sauté and stir continually for no more than 3 minutes. The butter sauce should be a soft paste. Pour the sauce over the dates and allow to cool; then sprinkle with confectioner's sugar and serve. Serves 4 to 6. From "From the Lands of Figs and Olives" by Habeeb Salloum and James Peters middle eastern recipe index christina m k al-sudairy buy the book!