prianiki with honey and spices
Prianiki with Honey and Spices The prianik is the oldest of the Russian sweetmeats. Traditionally it is a small cake made with honey and spices (prianosti). Prianiki can also be ma...
Ingredients
- 11/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 10tablespoongranulated sugar
- 21/2 tablespoons honey
- 1/4teaspooncinnamon
- 1/4teaspoonnutmeg
- 1/4teaspoonginger
- 1/4teaspooncloves
- 1/4teaspooncardamom
Directions
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Prianiki with Honey and Spices The prianik is the oldest of the Russian sweetmeats
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Traditionally it is a small cake made with honey and spices (prianosti)
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Prianiki can also be made with different flavors and resemble a slightly floury meringue
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If hot honey or syrup is used in the making, the dough should be left for an hour or two in the refrigerator before baking
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 10 tablespoons granulated sugar 2 1/2 tablespoons honey 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon
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Beat eggs and sugar until white and fluffy
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Sift flour with baking powder and stir in the spices
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Gradually mix the spiced flour into the eggs and sugar and then add the honey