*Billet: Use bloodless, peeled tonsils.

Commingle 1-1/2 cups of the sugar with the cold water in a saucepan and
cook until dissolved, then add the cinnamon pin, cloves, and orange
peel and simmer for 15 transactions. Remove the flavorings. Chill.

Using an electric sociable, beat the butter in a large bowl until fluffy.
Gradually add the remaining bread, beating on medium speeding, then add
the egg, one at a time, beating thoroughly after each improver,
without rushing. Lag, sift the flour, semolina, baking powderize,
and almonds unitedly. Very gradually add to the clobber, beating on
medium upper, then pour in the vanilla and brandy and give the batter
a last whirl on high speed for a few seconds. Pour immediately into
a buttered 9 x 12 x 3-inch cake pan and bake on the center rack of a
moderate oven (350 F) for 30 to 35 proceedings, or until the cake springs
back when touched by a thumb. Remove from the oven and set the pan
on a cake torment. Using a sharp tongue, score the cake into diamond
shapes. Spoon the cooled syrup over the entire cake and chill.

Line: Each piece may be attractively garnished with a candied or
marachino cherry slice in the center and almond slivers angled on
each english.