Lebkuchen
Source of Recipe
Kimberly
Recipe Introduction
Makes 2 dozen
List of Ingredients
1 1/3 cups honey
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup candied mixed fruit
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice (optional)
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Recipe
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).
2 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.
3 Sift together the flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Add to the honey mixture. Stir well.
4 Add and mix in by hand the candied fruit, oil, and spices.
5 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.
6 Cut into squares. May be frosted with sugar glaze or eaten plain. Best if stored for 2 weeks.
Makes 12 servings
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