The Odessa Record -

September and October bring more fall festivals and celebrations. Many feature an Oktoberfest theme and bake sales are a common attraction. Lebkucken, a German heritage recipe, is a honey and spice flavored cookie, popular at such bake sales. This recipe comes from a Hutterite cookbook from the Bow Island area of Alberta. Canada.

Lebkuchen

1 2/3 cups granulated sugar

1/2 cup water

1 cup honey

2 Tbsp butter

1 egg, well beaten

1/4 cup finely chopped nuts

1/3 cup finely chopped orange peel

1 tsp ground anise seed

1/2 tsp ground cloves or cardamom

4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking soda...