Lebkuchen I Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: German Recipes. (Lebkuchen I Recipe). Lebkuchen is a traditional German holiday cookie. It is high in spicy flavor.

Brief

Servings: 12

Yield: 2 dozen

Lebkuchen I Recipe

Ingredients

1 ⅓ cups honey

⅓ cup packed brown sugar

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon baking soda

1 cup candied mixed fruit

1 tablespoon light sesame oil

¼ teaspoon ground ginger

½ teaspoon ground cardamom

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

¼ teaspoon ground cloves

¼ teaspoon ground allspice

¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

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Directions

Step 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).

Step 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.

Step 3

Sift together the flour baking powder and baking soda. Add to the honey mixture. Stir well.

Step 4

Add and mix in by hand the candied fruit oil and spices.

Step 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.

Step 6

Cut into squares. May be frosted with sugar glaze or eaten plain. Best if stored for 2 weeks.

Nutritional Information

Lebkuchen I Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:12

Calories: 329.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 4g 8%

Carbohydrates: 77.5g 25%

Dietary Fiber: 1.3g 5%

Sugars: 37g

Fat: 1.6g 2%

Saturated Fat: 0.2g 1%

Vitamin A Iu: 1.7IU

Niacin Equivalents: 3mg 23%

Vitamin C: 0.3mg 1%

Folate: 67.7mcg 17%

Calcium: 40.2mg 4%

Iron: 2mg 11%

Magnesium: 10.2mg 4%

Potassium: 71mg 2%

Sodium: 97.4mg 4%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 29%

Calories From Fat: 14.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.