Springerles

Directions
To prepare this Springerles Recipe, first stir very thoroughly together 1 pound powdered sugar and 4 eggs, then add 2 knife-points of cleaned potash, and the grated rind of 1 lemon. When well mixed add 1 pound of fine flour. Roll out the dough 1/4 inch thick, and be careful to flour the moulds well before pressing out the cakes. Remove carefully from the moulds and lay on a board covered with anise-seed, figure-side up. Stand aside for 12 hours in a cold place, then place in pans and bake in a hot oven. Work the dough as cold as possible.