Instructions: Melt butter, sugar and honey in a saucepan with evaporated milk. Add spices, let mixture cool.

Beat in eggs and vanilla, then sifted flour with bicarbonate of soda, stirring until a soft dough forms.

On a well floured board, roll into thick pencil shapes, form plaits, twists, crosses and circles. Place on a greased baking tray, glaze with beaten sugar and sprinkle with sugar. Bake in a moderate oven (350F) until golden, about 20 minutes.

Makes about 50.

Serve with afternoon tea.

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