ADVENT CALENDAR December 19th - Honigkuchen

This is traditional - a loaf cake baked with lots of honey. It stores well and tastes best after it has been kept for several days, to mellow out the flavors.

Honigkuchen

3 c flour (this is good with white or whole wheat flour, add a little more milk if using whole wheat...)

1 t baking soda or 2 t baking powder

1 t cinnamon

½ t cloves

½ t nutmeg

½ c brown sugar

¾ c honey (or use agave nectar)

¾ c evaporated milk (or soy cream)

½ c milk (or soy milk)

Combine honey and 2 kinds of milk, stir. Add all at once to mixed, sifted dry ingredients. Stir just until blended. Pour into a well-greased loaf pan. Bake at 300°F or 160°C for 1 hour and 35 minutes, or till done.

This makes a dense, heavy loaf that cuts well when it is some days old. Slice thinly and eat plain or with butter. If this becomes a favorite in your family - play with the spices until you get it to suit your personal preference. If you take it vegan, the honey flavor is of course gone -  experiment with part maple syrup or your favorite to get the flavor your family loves!

While it is baking, we have time to look at the Advent Calendar! Here is # 19...

 Caroling children... 

Have a magical day!