Fried Squash Blossoms

Ingredients

• 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