A very special Christmas treat. Bake well in advance to improve it’s flavour, as it will keep for a few weeks.
Wrap in foil or store in an airtight container and keep in a cool place.
Ingredients
400g (14oz) honey
200g ( 7oz) unsalted butter
250g ( 8oz) sugar
700g ( 25oz) flour
3 level teaspoons of baking powder
3 level teaspoons of baking soda
250g 9 8oz) ground almond
2 tbsp cinnamon
1 tsp Allspice
pinch of ground cloves
pinch of salt
3 eggs
glazed cherries
100g (4oz) whole almonds
Directions
1. heat gently the butter with the honey and sugar stirring until the sugar has dissolved.
2. sift the flour and baking powder into large bowl,
mix with the ground almonds, spices, eggs and orange and lemon peel.
3. add the honey mixture and knead it well, if it is too runny add some more flour.
4. let the dough rest for an hour in the fridge.
5. grease a baking tray and spread the dough out.
6. with a knife mark it into portions and decorate with the almonds and glazed cherries .
7. bake at 200C on middle shelf for 23-35 minutes.
8. when cool cut into portions, wrap in foil or keep in a cake tin and store in a cold place.
Source: www.myhouseandgarden.com