Lebkuchen

Name: Lebkuchen
Ingredients: 2 3/4 c. flour; 1/2 tsp. soda; 1 tsp. cinnamon; 1/2 tsp. cloves; 1/2 tsp. nutmeg; 1/2 c. finely chopped candied fruit; 1/2 c. finely chopped nuts; 1 c. Karo (blue label); 3/4 c. brown sugar, firmly packed; 1 Tbsp. lemon juice; 1 egg, slightly beaten

11 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

2 3/4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 c. finely chopped candied fruit
1/2 c. finely chopped nuts
1 c. Karo (blue label)
3/4 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 egg, slightly beaten

Directions

1

Sift together flour, soda and spices.
2

Stir in candied fruit and nuts.
3

Add Karo, sugar, lemon juice and rind (if desired) to beaten egg; mix well.
4

Stir in flour-fruit mixture.
5

Divide dough in half and turn out on well-greased and floured baking sheets. Moisten hands and flatten to 1/8-inch thickness (dough will rise during baking).
6

Bake in hot oven at 400° for 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly brown.