Recipe for Gingerbread Elisenlebkuchen

Recipe for Gingerbread Elisenlebkuchen

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In one of the oldest German bakeries, Arnd Erbel bakes according to tried and tested traditional recipes. Learn his recipe for Elisenlebkuchen here

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Ingredients

  • 8 egg whites (from L-size eggs, about 250 grams)
  • 450 grams of sugar
  • 50 grams of honey
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • 5 grams sieved staghorn salt
  • 150 grams very finely chopped candied orange and lemon peel
  • 50 grams marzipan
  • 350 grams finely ground hazelnuts
  • 125 grams coarsely ground almonds (lightly roasted)
  • 125 grams wheat or spelt flour
  • 20 grams gingerbread spice
  • About 40 round wafers (70 millimetres in diameter)
  • Peeled, halved almonds for decorating
  • Baking paper for the baking tray
  • 2 egg whites (about 50 grams)
  • 100 grams sifted icing sugar
  • 200-300 grams high quality chocolate

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