Preheat oven to 400° F.

In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.

In a separate bowl combine rice, milk, honey, butter, egg, and dates. Add dry ingredients and stir just till combined; batter will be lumpy.

Spoon batter evenly into 12 greased or paper-lined muffin cups.

Bake 18-20 minutes or till golden-brown.

Remove from pan immediately, running a knife-edge to loosen, if necessary.

Serve warm.