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Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 1/3 cups honey
• 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup candied mixed fruit
• 1 tablespoon light sesame oil
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Recipe

• spray bottom and sides of a 10 x15 inch glass pan with a non-stick spray. preheat oven to 325 degrees f (170 degrees c).
• in a 2 cup glass measuring cup, heat the honey and 1/3 cup sugar in a microwave for 1 minute. pour this mixture into a medium mixing bowl.
• sift together the flour, baking powder, and baking soda. add to the honey mixture. stir well.
• add and mix in by hand the candied fruit, oil, and spices.
• add 1 1/2 to 2 cups more flour. knead dough to mix (dough will be stiff). spread into pan. bake for 20 minutes until inserted toothpick comes out clean.
• cut into squares. may be frosted with sugar glaze or eaten plain. best if stored for 2 weeks.