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posted October 30, 2009 07:18 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for future_uncertain     Edit/Delete Message
I'm making Lebkuchen hearts with the kids, but my dough is really dry. As my recipe calls for no liquid besides what I got from my melted butter, honey, and egg, I'm not sure what I should add to moisten it a bit.

And as far as that goes, it took some time, but I finally found a reasonably okay recipe. However, I'm still looking for the perfect recipe. I remember having these hearts at Oktoberfest when I was a little girl.

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posted October 30, 2009 08:29 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Node     Edit/Delete Message
My first thought was what type of flour are you using, and if it is a flourless recipe?

Gingerbread is what I think of, so I had to google to make sure.

go to goodgrub.com I would link it but my right click mouse isn't working.

the recipe there looked decent.
And your eggs have moisture, as well as levening, butter has water as well. All improve your crumb or texture, flavor.

Also did you wrap and rest? Treat it like pie dough that way...a rest in the fridge -well wrapped- allows the flour to absorb moisture.

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posted October 30, 2009 08:39 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for future_uncertain     Edit/Delete Message
It's wrapped in the fridge right now. I pulled it out a little bit ago and it's still pretty crumbly. I'm going to leave it over night and see what happens.

The dough tastes good, though! If nothing else I'll just eat cold dough balls. Thanks for the recipe. I'll be sure to check it out.

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posted October 30, 2009 08:40 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for future_uncertain     Edit/Delete Message
Are you sure goodgrub.com is correct? I tried it, but doesn't take me where I think I'm supposed to be.

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posted October 30, 2009 08:54 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Node     Edit/Delete Message
yikes no clickety!! Changed browser
http://greatgrub.com/recipes/lebkuchen

If you do not have parchment or a silpat, no worries, thin spray of nonstick with a touch of sugar to dust the pan, not flour. The sugar acts like ball bearings.

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posted October 30, 2009 10:21 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for future_uncertain     Edit/Delete Message
Great tip, Node! I find that I have a problem with items sticking to pans, even when I spray them. I finally bought some parchment paper, but would rather create less paper waste if possible.

Thanks so much!

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posted October 30, 2009 10:34 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for future_uncertain     Edit/Delete Message
I checked out the recipe and it looks great! I'll try this one next time. Thanks again!

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