Lekah
4 servings
30 minutes
A classic honey pie with spices, with the aroma of ginger, cinnamon and other sweet spices. For this reason, it is popular on the Jewish New Year Rosh Hashanah - after all, according to the Israelis, in order for the coming year to be abundant and kind, sweet and hearty dishes should be served at the holiday table.
1
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees. Grease a rectangular pan and line it with paper. In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, ginger, cinnamon, spices, and baking soda.
- Wheat flour: 175 g
- Sugar: 75 g
- Grated ginger: 1 teaspoon
- Cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
- Baking soda: 1 teaspoon
- Spices: to taste
2
Make a well in the flour mixture, pour in honey, oil, add zest, and pour in eggs. Mix everything with a wooden spoon (or electric mixer), then add orange juice and chopped ginger.
- Honey: 225 g
- Vegetable oil: 4 tablespoons
- Orange zest: 2 teaspoons
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
- Orange juice: 5 tablespoon
- Ginger root: 2 teaspoons
3
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50 minutes until the pie is firm and springy.
4
Let the pie cool in the mold, then turn it over and wrap it in foil. Store at room temperature for 2-3 days before serving.
