Lebkuchen I

SUBMITTED BY: Judy Schindler PHOTO BY: Elizabeth Irene

"Lebkuchen is a traditional German holiday cookie. It is high in spicy flavor."

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Original recipe yield: 2 dozen

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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 light 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

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DIRECTIONS

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).
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.
Sift together the flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Add to the honey mixture. Stir well.
Add and mix in by hand the candied fruit, oil, and spices.
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.
Cut into squares. May be frosted with sugar glaze or eaten plain. Best if stored for 2 weeks.

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Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2003 by Bree

I have been a student of German for 10 years now. This is the best recipe I have found for Lebkuchen in these ten years. My college professor commented that they taste authintic (he's German) and I also won my boyfriend's heart (or should I say stomach) over with these. My daughter also loved helping me.

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Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2003 by DBROCKMAN

The recipe did really well until I added the sesame oil...the sesame overwhelmed the entire mixture. I am wondering if I used the correct type of sesame oil.

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Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2006 by the Baron

Very authentic, and easy to use. I have been looking for a practical Lebkuchen recipe for years, but never found one that properly converted the measurements, ingredients and temperatures for English/American use. I used this recipe this year for Christmas, with much success. The Lebkuchen produced by this recipe can also be used to make a Lebkuchen house.

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