Lebkuchen

Lebkuchen  Alice Smith

Whip until foamy:

4 eggs

180g icing sugar

Add mixing in all spices and nuts:

a pinch of ground cloves

a pinch of ground nutmeg

1 tablespoon cinnamon

dash of salt

the peel of one organic lemon

175g ground almonds

175g ground hazelnuts

175g candied lemon peel

85g candied orange peel

45 wafer papers for baking 7cm

Glaze or icing;

150g icing sugar

water  

chocolate overture

Melt a ready made package of chocolate couverture OR mix 3-4 tablespoons water with 150g icing sugar and spread on top of the Lebkuchen.

Bake in a 200C oven for about 25 minutes.