notbob wrote:
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> On 2009-10-15, Arri London > wrote:
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> > Lebkuechen....
>
> BINGO!
>
> Ya' gotta good recipe, Arri?
>
> nb

Yes but it's in German

Try this recipe which sounds realistic:

Lebkuechen (no idea where it came from, stuck in another book)

3 c AP flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp ground cloves
8 oz mixed citrus peel
1/2 c ground almonds
2 tbs grated lemon (or orange) peel
1/2 c honey
1 c dark brown sugar, packed
2 eggs

Glaze:

2 c sifted confectioner's sugar
3 tbs water or milk

Sift flour with baking soda, salt and spices.

Mix the sugared peel, almonds and grated peel.

Warm the honey and allow to cool slightly.

Beat the brown sugar and eggs together. Add honey and mix well. Add one
cup of the flour mixture and beat at low speed until smooth.

Mix in the rest of the flour mixture by hand and stir in the almond/peel
mixture..

Cover the mixture and refrigerate (or leave in a cool place) overnight,
up to 2 days.

Oven at 375 F. Butter several cookie sheets.

Roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thick. Cut into rectangles or circles
about 2 inches across. Place 2 inches apart on the sheets. Bake 10--12
minutes, until browned.

Make the glaze by mixing the sugar and water/milk until smooth.

Place the lebkuechen on wire racks. Brush with the glaze while still
warm. Let cool. Store airtight. These keep well...add a piece of apple
if needed to keep them a bit moist.