BAVARIAN~LEBKUCHEN

2 cups molasses
6-2/3 cups flour
5 eggs
2 1/2 cups light brown sugar
1/4 cup citron
3/4 cup chopped almonds
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tbsp. hot water
1 tsp. salt
grated rind of 1 lemon
blanched almonds (for decoration)

Bring 2 cups light molasses to boiling point, add 2 cups flour. Stir until smooth, let stand until cold.
Beat well 5 eggs and 2-1/2 cups light brown sugar. To this add 1/4 cup finely cut citron, 3/4 cup chopped almonds, 1 tsp. baking soda, 1 tbsp. hot water, 1 tsp. salt, and grated rind of 1 lemon. Work this mixture into cold molasses, then gradually add 4-2/3 cups flour. Let stand overnight

Roll out 1/4-inch thick, and cut with a knife into pieces 3x1-1/2 inches. Place them 1-1/2 inches apart on greased baking sheet, brush with slightly beaten egg and decorate with blanched almonds.

Bake at 350°F. for 15 minutes.