German Lebkuchen

German Lebkuchen
Need a dairy free and vegetarian hor d'oeuvre? German Lebkuchen could be a spectacular recipe to try. One portion of this dish contains around 2g of protein, 1g of fat, and a total of 124 calories. This recipe serves 36. This recipe covers 3% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of ground allspice, egg, honey, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. It is a very affordable recipe for fans of European food. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 8 hours and 20 minutes.

Instructions

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In a large bowl, beat the egg, brown sugar and honey until smooth. Stir in the molasses.
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Combine the flour, baking soda, nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves and allspice; stir into the molasses mixture. Stir in the almonds and candied fruit peel. Cover or wrap dough, and chill overnight.
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/4 inch in thickness.
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Cut into 2x3 inch rectangles.
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Place cookies 1 1/2 inches apart onto cookie sheets.
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Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, until firm. While still warm, brush the cookies with the lemon glaze.
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To make the glaze: In a small bowl, stir together the egg white, lemon juice and lemon zest.
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Mix in the confectioners' sugar until smooth.
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Brush over cookies.
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Recommended wine: Dornfelder, Riesling

German on the menu? Try pairing with Dornfelder and Riesling. Beer might seem like the natural pick for German food, but German riesling pairs wonderfully with seafood and schnitzel, while a German red like Dornfelder goes well with beef and game meat. The Heinz Eifel Shine Rheinhessen Dornfelder Sweet Red with a 3.5 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 15 dollars per bottle.
Heinz Eifel Shine Rheinhessen Dornfelder Sweet Red
Heinz Eifel Shine Rheinhessen Dornfelder Sweet Red
The reflection of the sun’s rays off the Rhein river help to ripen these hearty red grapes, thus producing a full bodied wine with flavors of dark red fruits with a well balanced sweetness.Enjoy slightly chilled on its own or with cheeses, salads pasta and fish.
DifficultyExpert
Ready In8 hrs, 20 m.
Servings36
Health Score2
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