| CATEGORY |
CUISINE |
TAG |
YIELD |
| Fruits, Grains |
German |
|
1 |
Servings |
INGREDIENTS
| 1 1/3 |
c |
Honey; (at least 1 year old is best – can use part molasses) |
| 1/3 |
c |
Sugar; (can be white, brown, or date) |
| 2 |
c |
All-purpose flour |
| 1 |
ts |
Double-acting baking powder |
| 1/2 |
ts |
Baking soda |
| 1 |
c |
Mixed candied fruit |
| 1 |
tb |
Either sesame or peanut oil |
| 1/4 |
ts |
Ground ginger |
| 1/2 |
ts |
Ground cardamon |
| 2 |
ts |
Ground cinnamon |
| 1/4 |
ts |
Ground cloves |
| 1/4 |
ts |
Allspice; (optional) |
| 1/4 |
ts |
Fresh nutmeg; (optional) |
| 1 1/2 |
c |
All-purpose flour |
INSTRUCTIONS
Lebkuchen is a traditional German holiday cookie. It is high in spicy
flavor.
1 Spray bottom and sides of a 10 x15 inch glass pan with a non-stick spray.
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (170 degrees C). =A02 In a 2 cup glass
measuring cup, heat the honey and 1/3 cup sugar in a microwave for 1
minute. Pour this mixture into a medium mixing bowl. =A03 Sift together the
flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Add to the honey mixture. Stir well.
=A04 Add and mix in by hand the candied fruit, oil, and spices. =A05 Add 1
1/2 to 2 cups more flour. Knead dough to mix (dough will be stiff). Spread
into pan. Bake for 20 minutes until inserted toothpick comes out clean.
=A06 Cut into squares. May be frosted with sugar glaze or eaten plain. Best
if stored for 2 weeks. Makes 2 dozen
Posted to Bakery-Shoppe Digest V1 #449 by Shelley Sparks
<ssparks@mailbox.arn.net> on Dec 11, 1997
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