My Favourite Gingerbread (Lebkuchen) Recipe

Name: My Favourite Gingerbread (Lebkuchen)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 100 g butter; 200 g brown sugar (1 cup firmly packed); 250 ml treacle; 2 eggs, lightly whisked; 600 g plain flour (4 cups); 150 g self raising flour (1 cup); 1 tablespoon ground ginger; 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon; 1 ½ teaspoons ground cloves; 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda

Servings: persons

1
Place butter, sugar and treacle in a small saucepan over low heat, stir until the butter melts and sugar dissolves.
2
Set aside for 10 minutes to cool slightly.
3
Combine butter mixture and eggs in a large bowl.
4
Sift combined remaining ingredients over the butter mixture.
5
Turn onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead until smooth.
6
Shape into a disc and cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour to rest.
7
Preheat oven to 180 degrees, roll out dough to required thickness (eg 5mm thick) and make required shapes.
8
Place shapes onto nonstick baking paper and bake for 5 minutes, or until golden.
9
Let sit on trays for another 5 minutes before removing onto a wire rack to cool.
10
Decorate as desired.

1136

kcal

Calories

Fat

196

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 100 g butter, 200 g brown sugar (1 cup firmly packed), 250 ml treacle, 2 eggs, lightly whisked, and more.

Yes, My Favourite Gingerbread (Lebkuchen) 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

My Favourite Gingerbread (Lebkuchen)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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