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Traditional German Lebkuchen
Ingredients
- honey200 g
- brown sugar100 g
- unsalted butter50 g
- egg1 large
- all-purpose flour300 g
- baking powder1 tsp
- ground cinnamon1 tsp
- ground cloves0,5 tsp
- ground allspice0,5 tsp
- ground nutmeg0,5 tsp
- chopped almonds100 g
- candied orange peel50 g
- candied lemon peel50 g
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a saucepan, combine the honey, brown sugar, and unsalted butter. Heat gently until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is smooth. Allow it to cool slightly.
- 3
In a large mixing bowl, beat the egg and then add the cooled honey mixture.
- 4
In another bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, ground allspice, and ground nutmeg.
- 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
- 6
Stir in the chopped almonds, candied orange peel, and candied lemon peel until evenly distributed.
- 7
Roll the dough out on a floured surface to about 1 cm thickness and cut into desired shapes.
- 8
Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- 9
Allow the Lebkuchen to cool on a wire rack before serving or storing in an airtight container.
