Instructions: 1. Sift flour, measure, and resift with baking powder, sugar, and cinnamon.

Add nuts. Cut shortening in with fingers until well blended. Warm honey slightly.

2. Make a well in flour, put eggs and warm honey into it and knead into a smooth ball. Dough should be firm and manageable; if it is too soft and sticky, add more flour.

3. Roll dough into oblong loaf 5-inches wide and 1/2-inch thick. Place on a greased cookie sheet, brush top with reserved egg white, and bake in moderate oven (350F) until golden brown, about 30 minutes.

4. Cool slightly. Cut into 1-inch slices. Store in airtight container. They will keep fresh for weeks.

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