There’s something undeniably special about gingerbread at Christmas. The warm blend of spices, the satisfying crunch, and the charm of those little edible ornaments hanging from the tree—it’s the essence of holiday magic. In this blog, I’ll share a tutorial for creating classic Lebkuchen gingerbread decorations, including gingerbread men, star bunting, and delightful Christmas tree ornaments.
Grab your apron, gather the family, and let’s make some memories with this lebkuchen recipe and decorations tutorial. That are as delicious as they are beautiful.
The Recipe: A Taste of Christmas Lebkuchen and decorations tutorial
Lebkuchen is a traditional German gingerbread that dates back centuries, characterized by its aromatic spices and soft, chewy texture. Here's my go-to recipe:
Ingredients:
225g honey
125g dark brown sugar
100g unsalted butter
1 egg
500g plain flour
½ tsp baking soda
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground cloves
½ tsp ground nutmeg
½ tsp ground ginger
Instructions in the video
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