Dodd's Lebkuchen

3 Servings

3 c all-purpose flour,Sifted
1/4 t baking soda
1 t cinnamon,Ground
1/2 t allspice,Ground
1/2 t cloves,Ground
1/2 t nutmeg,Ground
2 eggs
1 c sugar
1/2 c honey
3/4 c unblanched almonds,finely
-chopped
2 oz candied orange peel,finely
-chopped
2 oz candied lemon peel,finely
-chopped
1 glaze
1/3 c confectioners' sugar
1 T water
1 t lemon juice

Sift flour, baking soda, and spices together; set aside Beat eggs
with sugar until very thick. Add honey gradually, beating well Add dry
ingredients in fourths, folding until blended after each addition.
Mix in almonds and candied peels. Turn into a greased 15x10x1 jelly-
roll pan and spread evenly. Bake at 350F for 25 to 30 min. Remove pan to wire rack and cool slightly. Spread glaze evenly over warm
surface. Cut into bars

GLAZE: Blend throughly 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar, 1 Tbs water, and
1 tsp lemon juice