Description
Original licorice candy made with the licorice root.
This is a delicious treat which is mildly laxative and alleviates symptoms of colds and flu.
Warning: licorice should not be used by those suffering from high blood pressure (it raises the bp quite a lot!), diabetes, glaucoma, heart disease or a history of stroke, kidney disease. Best avoided when pregnant. May cause water retention and loss of potassium. Do not use for more than 4 weeks consecutively.
Ingredients
- Molasses
- Licorice Root
- Dried Anise
- Flour
- Icing Sugar
Instructions
- Warm the molasses and add licorice and anise powder
- Mix in enough flour to make a workable dough
- Roll mixture into small tubes, cut into desired lengths
- Roll in icing sugar if desired
- The mixture will harden when cool