"Panforte (“strong bread”) is a dense nut, fruit & spice cake classically served at Christmas time in Siena...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 cups California walnuts
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1/2 cup yellow raisins
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1/2 cup currants
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1/2 cup chopped dried figs
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1/2 cup all purpose flour
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zest of one lemon
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zest of one orange
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
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1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
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1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
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1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
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a pinch of white pepper
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3/4 cup sugar
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3/4 cup honey
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter