Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup honey, lukewarm
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground aniseed
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup kirsch (or milk)
  • 4 1/2 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • milk (for brushing)

Method

  • Beat sugar, honey, egg, spices and Kirsch (or milk) until smooth and well blended.
  • Sift the flour with the baking powder. Stir it into the egg mixture until a stiff dough forms.
  • Knead lightly on a floured board. Cover the dough and let it rest one hour.
  • Roll dough to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut into 3-inch rounds. Brush with a little additional milk.
  • Bake at 325 for 15 - 20 minutes or until lightly browned.