How To Make German Lebkuchen
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup chopped almonds
- 1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts
- 1/4 cup chopped candied citron
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
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In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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In a small saucepan, melt butter. Add honey and brown sugar. Stir until well combined and sugar is dissolved.
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Pour the honey mixture into the flour mixture. Mix well until a sticky dough forms.
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Stir in the almonds, hazelnuts, and candied citron.
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Divide the dough into 4 equal portions. Shape each portion into a round, flat disk.
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Place the disks onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for about 15 minutes, or until golden brown on the edges.
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Remove from the oven and let cool completely on a wire rack.
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Dust the Lebkuchen with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories : 420kcal
- Total Fat : 14g
- Saturated Fat : 2g
- Cholesterol : 0mg
- Sodium : 1513mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 70g
- Dietary Fiber : 5g
- Sugar : 38g
- Protein : 6g
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