Preheat oven to 350.°
Mix flour with anise, cardamom, salt, lemon zest;
add honey.
Add eggs, one at a time.
Then add melted butter.
Add water if necessary.
Knead and shape into a loaf.

Bake approximately 20 min., on ungreased cookie sheet
(check with a toothpick to see if center is dry).
Let cool, then slice loaf diagonally into 1/2" wide slices.
Bake the slices (on their side) for approx. 20 min.