I love these biscuits (cookies for the Americans!!)- their sweet spiciness is a must for Christmas. While it is not Christmas, I thought I would share these with you.
* 1 cup Honey
* 6 cup plain flour*
* Pinch of black pepper (optional)
* 1/2 ts Cinnamon
* 1/2 ts Nutmeg
* 1/2 ts Cloves
* 1/2 ts Allspice
* 4 Eggs
* 1 cup Sugar
* 1 ts Bicarb Soda
Method
1. Heat honey in a saucepan until it begins to boil, and then allow it to cool to lukewarm.
2. Combine eggs and sugar in a bowl and beat together until thickened.
3. Mix all dry ingredients together in a separate bowl.
4. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the egg and sugar while mixing to prevent any lumps.*
5. Pour in the honey and mix everything until smooth.
6. Turn out the mixture onto a lightly floured surface, and roll out to around 1/4 inch thick. Cut into shapes as desired.
7. Place Pierniki onto a greased baking tray, then into the oven at 190C for 12 minutes or until lightly colored.
* Start by adding 4 cups of flour, and then adding more in until you have a soft but workable dough. Quantities will vary according to the size of your eggs etc. Do not to add any more than the 6 cups.
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