Title: Lebkuchen (German Honey Cakes)
Categories: Cake Ethnic German Holiday Christmas
Yield: 1 Servings
| 1 | c | Honey |
| 3/4 | c | Light brown sugar |
| 1 | | Lemon; juice of |
| 2 | | Eggs; beaten |
| 2 1/2 | c | Flour; sifted |
| 1 | ts | Baking soda |
| 1/2 | ts | Nutmeg |
| 1/2 | ts | Cloves |
| 1 | ts | Cinnamon |
| 1/4 | c | Almonds; shredded |
| 1/4 | c | Citron; chopped |
Combine honey, sugar, lemon juice and rind from the lemon. Beat in
egg. Sift dry ingredients and add to egg mixture. Add citron and nuts and
let stand one day (covered). Roll out dough 1/2 inch thick and cut into
fancy shapes. Bake on buttered cookie sheet in 400 degree oven until
browned.