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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.
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Christmas
Recipes
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
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heat gently the butter with the honey and sugar
stirring until the sugar has dissolved
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sift the flour and baking powder into large
bowl
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mix with the
ground almonds, spices, eggs and orange and lemon peel
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add the honey mixture and knead it well, if
it is too runny add some more flour.
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let the dough rest for an hour in the fridge
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grease a baking tray and spread the dough
out
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with a knife mark
it into portions and decorate with the almonds and glazed cherries
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bake at 200C on middle
shelf for 23-35 minutes
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when cool cut into
portions, wrap in foil or keep in a cake tin and store in a cold place.
Bon Appétit
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