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Lebkuchen (Spice Bars)
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Servings: 12
Categories:
Bars
/
Desserts
Ingredients: 1
teaspoon
Cinnamon 1
teaspoon
Allspice,
Ground
1/4
teaspoon
Cloves,
Ground
1/2
teaspoon
Salt 2 1/4
cups
Flour; Unbleached,
Unsifted
1/2
teaspoon
Baking Powder 1/2
cup
Almonds,
Ground
1
teaspoon
Lemon Rind,
Grated
2
Eggs,
Large
3/4
cup
Sugar 3/4
cup
Honey 1/2
cup
Milk 1
cup
Confectioners' Sugar 1/2
teaspoon
Almond Extract 1
teaspoon
Rum 1
tablespoon
,
Water
Directions:
1.
Stir together the spices, salt flour, and baking powder. Stir in the almonds and lemon rind. In a separate bowl beat the eggs and sugar until a ribbon is formed when the beater is removed. Stir in the honey and milk.
2.
Gradually stir in the flour mixture; beat until smooth. Spread the batter in an 11 X 17-inch jelly roll pan that is well greased and floured.
3.
Bake at 400 degrees F for 12 to 15 minutes, until the cake is done. While the cake is still warm, turn it out onto a wire rack. To make the almond glaze, mix the confectioners' sugar, almond extract, rum, and 1 to 2 T of water. Beat until glaze is smooth and of the right consistency. Add more water to thin if necessary. Spread the warm cake with the almond glaze.
4.
Cut cake into 1 X 2 1/2-inch bars while still warm. Spice bars keep 6 to 8 weeks in a sealed container if not glazed. Makes 4 dozen bars.
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