French spiced bread (pain d'epices)

Warm the milk, honey, spices, orange zest and diced candied orange peel together to about 120F (50C), just warm and melted.

Blend the warm mixture briefly.

Beat the eggs, then add the spiced mixture.

Sift in the rye flour, all-purpose flour and baking powder and mix briefly.

Bake at 350F (180C) for about 50 minutes.

Rest 5 minutes, unmould and cool.

Best baked a couple of days ahead so the flavour develops.