Pain D’épices from Reims France

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Pain D’épices from Reims France

This French pain d’épices is a specialty from the town of Reims that appears during Christmas.The bread taste just like a gingerbread house.

Prep Time10

Cook Time45

Course: Bread

Cuisine: French

Servings: slices

Calories: 140kcal

Author: Lizzy Cascalheira

Equipment

1 Bowl
1 Whisk
1 bread pan

Ingredients

¾ cup hot water
¾ cup real honey
¼ cup Bourbon whiskey
¼ cup brown sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp ground anise
½ tsp ground cloves
½ tsp ground nutmeg
½ tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
2 ½ cups rye flour

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F.
Heat water in a saucepan or microwave, once hot, pour the water, and honey large mixing bowl, along with the whisky and stir well until fully dissolved.
Soak raisins in a cup of hot water.
In another bowl, mix rye flour, brown sugar, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and ground spices. Gradually add water and honey, and stir until you get a smooth mix then add egg, bourbon and mix well.
Drain the raisins and then place them into the bowl, chop the almonds and mix into the bowl.
Pour the batter into a loaf pan 9x2-inch into a grease loaf pan and coat it with non-stick paper.
Put the pan in the oven. Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, depending on your oven. Test with a cake tester until it comes out clean. Leave it longer if needed to bake completely.

Notes

I usually make the bread ahead, once done I place it in a cool place for it to cool to the touch. I will wrap it in plastic wrap and bag it for a Christmas present.

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