Take eight ounces flour, one ounce chopped candied peel, three ounces butter, one tablespoonfull of ground caraway seed, one teacupful of honey, one egg, a dessertspoonful of baking powder, and a, little milk if necessary. The flour should be sifted, rub the butter into it, add the honey, candied peel (finely chopped), the caraway seed, the egg well beaten, and the baking powder. Beat all very thoroughly and add little milk if it seems too dry. Form into small cakes oont an inch thick on a floured board. Bake in a hot oven for about 20 minutes. Some prefer to omit the caraway seeds,
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