Lembas Bread
By: Patrick Mullen
Published: Tuesday, August 17, 2010 - 3:38pm

Ingredients




6 tablespoons butter or margarine, slightly softened
2 cups self-rising flour
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1/2 cup raisins (optional)
1 egg, well beaten
1/2 cup milk
4 tablespoons heavy cream
Mallorn leaves

Preparation

1 With a pastry blender of fork, cut margarine into the flour in a mixing bowl until the mixture resembles cornmeal. Do this rapidly so the butter does not melt. 2 Add the sugar and if desired, ½ cup of raisins. 3 In a small bowl, beat the egg and milk together until mixed. Reserve 1 TBSP of this mixture to brush the tops of the Lembas. 4 Add the cream and egg mixture to the flour and mix just until combined into a stiff, soft dough. 5 Knead three or four times on a lightly floured surface. 6 Roll dough to a ¾" thickness and cut with an oval or leaf shaped cookie cutter. 7 Place on a lightly greased baking sheet, leaving 1" of space between Lembas. 8 Brush the tops of the Lembas with the reserved egg-milk mixture. 9 Bake for 12 -13 minutes in a preheated 400 degree oven. 10 Optional: For safe keeping, wrap each Lembas individually in a fresh, clean Mallorn leaf. If these leaves are unavailable in your area, store the Lembas in a tightly closed container. Makes about 1 ½ dozen Lembas.

About


Lembas is a fictional bread from The Lord of the Rings. It was designed in the story to be long lasting, and very filling for a long journey, like a ration food.

Comments:
Patrick Mullen

This bread is pretty yummy!
joe

What does it taste like?
Patrick Mullen

It has the texture of cornbread, flavor is light and airy, and a bit starchy. Not bad in my opinion.
joe

Is it easy to make?