Lebkuchen (German Pastry) Recipe

Name: Lebkuchen (German Pastry)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 c. honey; 3/4 c. brown sugar; 1 Tbsp. lemon juice; 1/2 tsp. soda; 1 tsp. allspice; 1/3 c. cut-up citron; 1/2 c. molasses; 1 egg; 2 3/4 c. flour; 1/2 tsp. cloves; 1 tsp. nutmeg; 1/3 c. chopped nuts

Servings: persons

1/2 c. honey
3/4 c. brown sugar
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. soda
1 tsp. allspice
1/3 c. cut-up citron
1/2 c. molasses
1 egg
2 3/4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. nutmeg
1/3 c. chopped nuts

1
Mix honey and molasses.
2
Boil and stir in sugar, egg, lemon juice and rind.
3
Add flour.
4
Blend in dry ingredients.
5
Mix in citron and nuts.
6
Chill overnight.
7
Heat oven to 400u00b0.
8
Roll small amount at a time, keeping rest chilled.
9
Roll 1/4-inch thick.
10
Cut into oblong pieces.
11
Place 1-inch apart on a greased baking sheet. Bake 10 to 12 minutes.
12
Immediately remove from pan.
13
Cool; store to mellow.

900

kcal

Calories

Fat

195

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 c. honey, 3/4 c. brown sugar, 1 Tbsp. lemon juice, 1/2 tsp. soda, and more.

Yes, Lebkuchen (German Pastry) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Lebkuchen (German Pastry)

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