Lebkuchen (German Honey Cakes)
Lebkuchen (German Honey Cakes) ingredients
- 1 c Honey
- 3⁄4 c Light-brown sugar
- 1 Lemon; juice of
- 2 Eggs, beaten
- 2 1⁄2 c flour; sifted
- 1 t Baking soda
- 1⁄2 t Nutmeg
- 1⁄2 t cloves
- 1 t Cinnamon
- 1⁄4 c Almonds; shredded
- 1⁄4 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.
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