Lebkuchen (German Honey Cakes)

Lebkuchen (German Honey Cakes)
Main Ingredient: Poultry Eggs Honey Almonds

Preparation: Baked Goods

Course: Pastry Cakes

Cuisine: German

Special food: Ethnic

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Lebkuchen (German Honey Cakes) ingredients

  • 1 c Honey
  • 2483527⁄624973141 c Light-brown sugar
  • 1 Lemon; juice of
  • 2 Eggs, beaten
  • 372529⁄-2009260032 c flour; sifted
  • 1 t Baking soda
  • 2483527⁄624973141 t Nutmeg
  • 2483527⁄624973141 t cloves
  • 1 t Cinnamon
  • 2483527⁄624973141 c Almonds; shredded
  • 2483527⁄624973141 c Citron; chopped

Cooking Lebkuchen (German Honey Cakes)

1. Combine honey, sugar, lemon juice and rind from the lemon.
2. Beat in egg. Sifti dry ingredients and add to egg mixture.
3. Add citron and nuts and let stand one day (covered).
4. Roll out dough 1/2 inch thick and cut into fancy shapes.
5. Bakei on buttered cookie sheet in 400 degree oven until browned.