Lebkuchen(German Honey Cakes)

* Exported from MasterCook *

LEBKUCHEN (GERMAN HONEY CAKES)

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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cakes Ethnic
German Holiday

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 c Honey
3/4 c Light brown sugar
1 ea Lemon -- juice of
2 ea Eggs -- beaten
2 1/2 c Flour -- sifted
1 t Baking soda
1/2 ts Nutmeg
1/2 ts Cloves
1 t Cinnamon
1/4 c Almonds -- shredded
1/4 c Citron -- chopped

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



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