Lebkuchen
1-1/2 cups flour
1 tblsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. cloves, ground
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup dark brown sugar
1/8 lb. citron, chopped fine
1/8 lb. almonds, chopped
Sift the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and cream of tartar. Mix the
sugar and beaten eggs thoroughly. Combine with the flour mixture, add
citron and the almonds. Roll out on floured board, 1/4 inch thick. Place
on a greased cookie sheet and bake in moderate oven (350-f) for 15
minutes. Cut into squares or diamonds while still warm. Ice thinly with
plain white or lemon frosting. This is an old recipe for an oldtime
Christmas favorite.
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