Lebkuchen I

Ingredients

1 ⅓ cups honey
⅓ cup packed brown sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 cup candied mixed fruit
1 tablespoon light sesame oil
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground cardamom
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon ground allspice (optional)
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

Instructions

Step 1
Spray bottom and sides of a 10 x15 inch glass pan with a non-stick spray. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (170 degrees C).

Step 2
In a 2 cup glass measuring cup, heat the honey and 1/3 cup sugar in a microwave for 1 minute. Pour this mixture into a medium mixing bowl.

Step 3
Sift together the flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Add to the honey mixture. Stir well.

Step 4
Add and mix in by hand the candied fruit, oil, and spices.

Step 5
Add 1 1/2 to 2 cups more flour. Knead dough to mix (dough will be stiff). Spread into pan. Bake for 20 minutes until inserted toothpick comes out clean.

Step 6
Cut into squares. May be frosted with sugar glaze or eaten plain. Best if stored for 2 weeks.

Lebkuchen I

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