Title: Lithuanian Honey Bread a la Beth
Categories: Lithuanian Bread
Yield: 1 Servings

1	tb	Yeast
1/2	c	Water (95 to 105 deg)
1/2	c	Honey
1	tb	Coriander
1/2	ts	Cinnamon
1/4	ts	Ground cloves
1 1/4	ts	Salt
1		Egg
4	tb	Melted butter, cooled
1	c	Milk, scalded and cooled
4 1/4	c	Flour

Dissolve yeast in water; let stand. Mix egg, honey, spices and salt in deep bowl. Add milk and butter; mix. Add yeast. Gradually stir in flour; knead. Allow to rise until double in greased bowl; knead again for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Shape into round loaf (bakes well in round casserole, metal bowl or cookie sheet). Brush with melted butter. Let rise until almost double. Bake at 300 degrees for 1 plus hours, until it sounds hollow when tapped on top and is a gorgeous brown.

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