Fried Squash Blossoms
["12 large fresh blossoms", "1/2 c. all-purpose flour", "1/2 tsp. baking powder", "1/4 tsp. garlic salt", "1/4 tsp. ground cumin", "1 egg", "1/2 c. milk", "1 Tbsp. vegetable oil", "remaining 1 c. starter", "1 c. oil", "4 eggs", "2 tsp. vanilla extract", "1 tsp. baking powder", "1 tsp. baking soda", "2 tsp. cinnamon", "1 small box instant vanilla pudding", "2 c. flour", "1 c. sugar", "1 c. chopped nuts", "1 c. chopped dates"]
["Stir well except nuts and dates.", "Add nuts and dates.", "Pour into 2 greased and floured loaf pans or 1 greased and floured tube or Bundt pan.", "Bake at 325\u00b0 for 1 hour or until done."]
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