Lebkuchen(German) - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    3/4 c. honey
    3/4 c. dark brown sugar
    3 Tbsp. lemon juice
    3 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
    1 tsp. salt
    1 tsp. cinnamon
    1 tsp. nutmeg
    1/2 tsp. allspice
    1/2 tsp. ginger
    1/4 tsp. cloves
    1/2 tsp. baking soda
    1 c. finely chopped candied lemon peel
    1 c. finely chopped almonds
    Almond Glaze
Preparation
    Heat honey to boiling in a small saucepan; cook in large bowl about 30 minutes.
    Stir in sugar, lemon juice and egg; blend well. Combine sifted flour with spices and soda.
    Stir in honey mixture 1/3 at a time.
    Add lemon peel and almonds.
    Dough will be stiff but sticky.
    Wrap in foil or transparent wrap, refrigerate several hours or overnight.

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