2 teaspoons whole aniseed
2 teaspoons whole coriander seed
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon whole cloves
1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
Solid shortening, for frying
8 ounces all-purpose flour
3 1/2 ounces dark brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
Scant 1/2 cup milk
1 1/2 ounce buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg
1 ounce butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup fine cut orange marmalade
1/4 cup cognac
1/4 cup honey
Pinch salt
Fresh thyme sprigs
Slivered bleu d'Auvergne or other French blue cheese
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