Nuremberg Gingerbread | Elisenlebkuchen

A traditional type of gingerbread made in Nuremberg, Germany, which has a
gingerbread-making history that dates back to the 14th century. Made from nut
flour, eggs, spices, and candied fruit peel, these are baked on wafers and
dipped in icing or chocolate.

Servings: 13

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Prep Time
20 minutes

Cook Time
20 minutes

Drying Time
6 hours

Course:

Dessert

Cuisine:

German

Keywords:

Gingerbread lebkuchen European gingerbread Elisenlebkuchen German gingerbread gluten-free gingerbread Nuremberg gingerbread traditional gingerbread

Instructions

1 Add the eggs to a bowl and beat them with an electric mixer until they are
frothy.
2 Add the sugar gradually and beat until the mixture is pale yellow and
voluminous.
3 In a separate bowl, whisk together the rest of the ingredients.
4 Spoon this mixture into the eggs a little at a time, and fold itinto the eggs
gently.
5 Spoon four level tablespoons onto each baking wafer, using lightly wet fingers
to spread the mixture onto the wafer and flatten the tops. Place them on a
parchment-lined baking sheet.
6 Bake the gingerbread in a 325℉ / 160℃ preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until
barely golden around the edges. Transfer them to a rack to cool completely.
7 Melt the chocolate and glaze the tops of 6 of the gingerbread. Decorate the tops
of each with 4 almond pieces before the chocolate dries. Place them on a rack
for 4-6 hours to dry completely before serving or packaging them up for gifts.
8 Whisk together the powdered sugar and water, and glaze the tops of the remaining
6-7 gingerbread. Decorate the tops of each with 4 almond pieces before the icing
dries. Place them on a rack for 4-6 hours to dry completely before serving or
packaging them up for gifts.
9 To give them as gifts, stack them with a small piece of parchment between each
one, and tie them vertically with a ribbon. Place the cookies in cellophane bag
or airtight cookie gift box.

Nuremberg Gingerbread | Elisenlebkuchen

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