Authentic German Springerle

3 large eggs , room temperature (the eggs must be large; if you are using medium add an additional egg)

3 cups (350 grams) powdered sugar (confectioner's sugar) (if using cups start with slightly less flour, 2 to 3 tablespoons, and add the rest as needed)

1 teaspoon quality pure vanilla extract (or 2 packets of vanilla sugar)

¼ to ½ teaspoon quality 100% pure anise oil (not extract), how much you use depends on how strong of an anise flavor you want.

3 cups (350 grams) all-purpose flour (if measuring in cups start with slightly less flour and add the rest as needed if the dough is too soft/sticky)

¼ teaspoon baker's ammonia *slightly less than ¼ teaspoon (see blog post for explanation about baker's ammonia)

¼ teaspoon salt

zest of one lemon

2 tablespoons whole anise seeds

Directions at daringgourmet.com

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