You can get the properly mixed 15g Nuernberger Lebkuchen spices in packets enough for 2 lbs 3 oz. flour from Ostmann D33596 Bielefeld and they may have a website where you can order it, or go to a German Deli. This would give to the absolutely correct Nuernberger Lebkuchen taste. But here is an alternative if you have problems getting this delicate spice: a "pretty close" but not quite same taste can be achieved by using Chinese Five Spice (which can be bought from any spice rack at the Market) and use 1 Tablespoon of this plus 1 Tablespoon of powdered cinnamon. Hope this will help. The Ostmann mix ingredients are: Cinnamon, Orange peel (powdered) Lemon peel (powdered), Coriander,Star Anise powdered, Nutmeg, Mace, Fennel, Cloves and Cardamom. I do not know in which proportions however! Aida ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mary Ann Conklin" <maryannconklin@earthlink.net> To: <GERMAN-BOHEMIAN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, December 03, 2005 7:42 AM Subject: [GERMAN-BOHEMIAN] Off topic re : recipe information > > > >>I have just gotten a copy of a Lebkuchen recipe from my cousin in Europe. >> >> It is all clear to me, EXCEPT the " 1 packet of Lebkuchen spice." Other >> Lebkuchen >> recipes call for cinnamon, cloves, allspice, nutmeg, and even a pinch of >> cardamon. Does anyone on this list know the quantity (probably by weight) >> and/or contents of the " Lebkuchen spice " packets? >> >> Thanks for any help. I apologize for this being off topic, but 'tis the >> season to get baking. >> >> > >> >> > > > ==== GERMAN-BOHEMIAN Mailing List ==== > Visit the German-Bohemian Heritage Society Web Page! > http://www.rootsweb.com/~gbhs/ >