Those honey cakes sound absolutely delicious. Sorry I didn't see this post before the holidays but I did just run out of cookies...these would be perfect with a hot cup of Kona coffee. Hawaiian coffee has a rich history and has been grown, harvested and roasted in the same way for generations of small farmers. I get pure Kona coffee from
https://konaluna.com and their website also tells the story of Hawaiian coffee.
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Originally Posted by Jean B.[_1_]
Here's another recipe from the same article on Christmases in days
of yore. The spicing, as well as the inclusion of rye flour, is
interesting to me. They sound somewhat akin to pfeffernuisse, but
different. This one dates to 1743.
Crossposting again. Beware.
Honey Cakes
Source: American Cookery, December 1919, page 347
Formatted etc. by Jean B.
1 tsp cloves
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp anise [seed as vs. ground?]
1/2 tsp ginger
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 1/2 c rye flour
1 1/2 c wheat flour
1 3/4 c honey
1 c sugar
Sift together the spices, salt, and flours. Put honey and sugar
in a pot and let boil up, then pour it on the flour mixture and
stir until a stiff dough is formed. If necessary, add more honey
or flour until stiff enough to roll. Roll into small balls and
bake in a moderate oven. When cool, dip each ball in a thin white
frosting.
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Jean B.
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