Aachener Printen

Aachener Printen are a type of Lebkuchen originating from the city of Aachen in Germany. They are made from a variety of spices and honey.

Ingredients - Serves 20

Heat the honey, sugar and butter in a pan until the sugar has dissolved.
Mix the flour with the spices in a large bowl.
Add the warm honey mixture and the dissolved potash to the flour mixture and knead until a smooth dough forms.
Wrap the dough in cling film and leave to rest at room temperature for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with baking paper.
Roll out the dough to a thickness of about 1 cm and cut into rectangles.
Place the rectangles on the baking tray and bake for 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
Allow the Printen to cool completely before serving. They will harden as they cool.