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Delicious Lembas Bread inspired by Lord of the Rings, crafted for adventurous journeys.

Lembas Bread

A delightful and portable Elven bread from Lord of the Rings, lightly sweet and packed with wholesome ingredients, perfect for adventurers or cozy snacks.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 9 squares
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: Fantasy, Traditional
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 0.33 cups honey
  • 0.33 cups cold butter, cubed Cut into small cubes
  • 0.5 cups milk Plus 1 to 2 tablespoons as needed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 zest zest of 1/2 lemon Finely grated

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles sandy crumbs with small butter bits.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together milk, honey, vanilla, and lemon zest. Pour this mixture into the dry mixture and stir until a soft dough forms. If the mixture is dry, add a splash of milk.
Baking
  1. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and pat or roll it to about 1/2 inch thick, keeping it as square or rectangular as possible.
  2. Transfer the dough to the baking sheet. Use a sharp knife to score the dough into 9 or 12 pieces, making a small X in each square's center.
  3. Bake for 16 to 20 minutes, watching for light golden edges and a gentle spring back in the center. Check around the 15-minute mark.
  4. Cool on the pan for 10 minutes, then break along score lines. Wrap once completely cool.

Notes

For best texture, store wrapped snugly. Use an airtight container or resealable bag. Keeps well for 2-3 days at room temperature, up to 1 week in the fridge, and can be frozen for 2 months.