Pfeffernuss - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sugar
2 c. honey
2 c. sour milk
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
2 tsp. ginger
2 tsp. allspice
2 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. sorghum
2 tsp. ground cloves
3 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. anise
1/4 tsp. salt
approximately 5 lb. flour

Preparation

Combine all ingredients except flour.
Add enough flour, a bit at a time, to make a very stiff dough.
Let stand overnight.
Roll into ropes about 1/2 to 3/4-inch in diameter.
Cut into 1/2 to 3/4-inch pieces.
Bake at 400\u00b0 until golden brown.