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: 228kcal

Author: Lizzy Cascalheira

Equipment

1 Bowl
1 Whisk
1 bread pan

Ingredients

Wet Mix

¾ cup hot water
¾ cup honey
¼ cup Bourbon whiskey

Dry Mix

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground anise
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 ½ cups rye flour
½ teaspoon salt

Creamy Mix

¼ cup brown sugar
1 egg

Fruit & Nuts

½ cup raisins soak and drain
½ cup almond chopped

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F.
Heat water in a saucepan or microwave. Once hot, pour the water and honey in a large mixing bowl, along with the whisky, and stir well until fully dissolved.
Soak raisins in a cup of hot water, then drain and chop
In another bowl, mix the brown sugar with the egg until creamy looking, then add rye flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and ground spices. Gradually add the liquid mix and stir until you get a smooth mix.
Drain the raisins and chop them, then place them into the bowl. Chop the almonds and mix them into the bowl.
Pour the batter into a 9x2-inch laaf pan into a grease loaf pan that is coated with non-stick paper.
Place the pan in the oven and bake for about 45 minutes, 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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