LEKACH

LEKACH

This recipe offers a delightful honey cake, perfect as a sweet treat to accompany tea. It's a lighter alternative to richer honey cakes, offering a satisfying texture and a delicate balance of flavors. The combination of honey, spices, and a hint of lemon creates a comforting and aromatic experience. Serve these small cakes for a simple yet elegant dessert.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 3 count Large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Allspice
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1/2 count Lemon
  • 3 tablespoons Honey
  • 1 count Egg white (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
  • 1 tablespoon Water (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))
  • 12 count Almonds or walnuts (Quantity estimated (not specified in original recipe))

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Instructions

  1. 1In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, allspice, and baking soda. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs. Add the eggs, the grated rind and juice of half a lemon, and honey to the dry ingredients. Mix well until a dough forms.
  2. 2On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut out shapes using a cookie cutter or knife. Place the cut-out shapes on a baking sheet.
  3. 3In a small bowl, whisk the egg white with water. Brush the tops of the cakes with the egg white mixture. Place an almond or walnut on top of each cake.
  4. 4Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cakes are golden brown.

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