Date, nut and orange muffins

Date, nut and orange muffins

Mix together the following:

600 g sifted plain flour, 250  g sugar, 2 tsp bicarbonate of soda, 2 tsp baking powder, 2 large eggs, 12 tbs sunflower oil, 400 ml skimmed milk, 1 packet dates chopped and mixed with 1 tbs flour, 100 g brazil nuts chopped and mixed with 1 tsp flour, zest and juice of two large Maltese oranges. Bake in a moderate pre-heated oven (about 170) for about 30 minutes.