Instructions: Mix yeast, water and 1 teaspoon sugar. Let set 15 minutes or until foamy.

Heat 1 cup honey to boil. Pour in bowl and cool 3 minutes. Add butter and beat smooth. Beat eggs and sugar until lemony colored and add honey butter and yeast. Stir in 3/4 cup flour. Sift together 1 cup flour, baking powder, spices and salt. Add to honey mixture and mix well. Turn into well-buttered and floured loaf pan and bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes.

Cool in pan for 10 minutes. Turn onto rack and brush with 1/3 cup honey.

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