For the Dough
500 g plain flour
1 tsp yeast
125 g butter or margarine
1 egg
½ pint milk
15 g honey
In a large mixing bowl rub the butter into the flour.
Add yeast.
Warm the milk to about 50°C and mix honey with it, then add to the mixture.
Lightly beat the egg and add that too.
Now beat thoroughly until the mixture leaves the sides of the bowl.
Cover the bowl with cling film and leave until risen (1 -2 hours).
When risen knead the mixture again.
Form the dough into a flat shape and place in a large flat baking tin.
Leave in a warm place to rise again, (about 30 min).
For the Topping
125 g unsalted butter
2 drops vanilla essence
150 g flaked almonds
125 g honey
15 ml milk
Whilst the dough is rising, boil the butter and honey together in a small saucepan.
Add the vanilla essence and milk and stir well.
Cool the mixture to about the same temperature as the dough and spread it gently over the risen dough.
Bake at Mark 7 / 220°C / 425°F for 16-20 mins.
Turn off the heat and leave for another 3-5 mins before taking from the oven.