Dodd’S Lebkuchen
Ingredients
3 c all-purpose flour,Sifted
1/4 t baking soda
1 t cinnamon,Ground
1/2 t allspice,Ground
1/2 t cloves,Ground
1/2 t nutmeg,Ground
2 eggs
1 c sugar
1/2 c honey
3/4 c unblanched almonds,finely chopped
2 oz candied orange peel,finely chopped
2 oz candied lemon peel,finely chopped
1 glaze
1/3 c confectioners’ sugar
1 T water
1 t lemon juice
Cooking Instructions
Sift flour, baking soda, and spices together; set aside Beat eggs with sugar until very thick. Add honey gradually, beating well Add dry ingredients in fourths, folding until blended after each addition.
Mix in almonds and candied peels. Turn into a greased 15x10x1 jelly-roll pan and spread evenly. Bake at 350F for 25 to 30 min. Remove pan to wire rack and cool slightly. Spread glaze evenly over warm surface. Cut into bars
GLAZE: Blend throughly 1/3 cup confectioners’ sugar, 1 Tbs water, and 1 tsp lemon juice
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