Indulge in the timeless allure of Mandelbrot, a quintessential Jewish pastry with a captivating history dating back centuries. This delectable treat, with its distinctive almond filling and delicate lattice crust, has captured the hearts of food enthusiasts worldwide. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore the secrets behind this iconic pastry and present a collection of authentic recipes that celebrate its diverse variations. From the classic Mandelbrot, a beloved staple in Jewish households, to the unique Sephardic Mandelbrot, showcasing the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean, and the irresistible Chocolate Mandelbrot, a decadent twist on the traditional recipe, each variation promises a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Get ready to experience the magic of Mandelbrot as we delve into the art of crafting this delectable pastry, ensuring that every bite transports you to a realm of culinary delight.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
MOM'S MANDELBROT
This is the Jewish equivalent to biscotti. It was handed down through three generations. I added the mini chocolate chips. The cookies are twice baked, first in logs and then in slices. Stored in an airtight container, these will keep for about two weeks.
Provided by susan yale
Categories Desserts Cookies Biscotti Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a cookie sheet.
- Beat together the eggs, oil, sugar, and vanilla extract until well blended. Sift together the flour, salt, and baking powder; and stir into the egg mixture until well mixed. Fold in the chocolate chips and almonds. Form two logs, three inches in diameter, and place onto the baking sheets.
- Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes, then remove from the oven and cut into 1 inch diagonal slices. Lay the slices on their sides on the cookie sheet and return to the oven for 10 minutes. Remove to cool on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 151.1 calories, Carbohydrate 17.3 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 36.3 mg, Sugar 8.4 g
TRADITIONAL JEWISH MANDELBROT (MANDEL BREAD) RECIPE
Steps:
- Set rack in middle level of the oven and preheat to 350°F.
- In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt; stir well to mix.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs by hand until well mixed. Add sugar and whisk until smooth. Whisk in extract and oil.
- Fold flour mixture into egg mixture until all flour is absorbed. Fold in nuts, raisins, and chocolate chips.
- On a lightly floured surface, press dough together. Divide dough in half and roll each half into a log the length of your pan (14 to 18 inches). Place each log on pan and flatten slightly. Bake until well-risen and firm, about 25-30 minutes. Cool the logs on the pans and racks.
- Reset racks in upper and lower thirds of oven. Using sharp serrated knife, slice baked logs diagonally about every 1/2 inch. Place cinnamon-sugar mixture in a shallow dish and turn the cut cookies in it. Return biscotti to the pans, cut side down, and bake until dry and crisp, up to 20 minutes longer.
- Store cooled cookies between sheets of parchment or wax paper in tin or plastic container with tight-fitting container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 68 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 8 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 25 mg, Sugar 6 g, Fat 3 g, ServingSize Makes about 48 biscotti, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
MANDELBROT
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In an electric mixer beat eggs well and then add and beat well the oil, sugar and vanilla. Sift together salt, flour and baking powder, add to egg mixture and beat until just incorporated. Add nuts and any other additions at this time, fold in but don?t over-mix. The dough will be sticky, refrigerate for a few hours or longer, if needed. Coat hands with flour and then divide dough into thirds and shape each into long rolls 3 inches wide on a cookie sheet. They can be left straight or shaped into half moons. Bake for 30 minutes or until a little golden.
- Remove from the oven, slice into 1/2-inch slices with a serrated knife and return to cookie sheet. Either lay them flat on the cookie sheet or stand them on their ends. They may be sprinkled with cinnamon sugar at this point. Return to the oven and turn off the heat. Leave them in oven until oven cools or overnight. The longer one leaves them in the oven the harder they will become.
CHOCOLATE CHIP MANDELBROT COOKIES
Mandelbrot in Yiddish literally means "almond bread." The twice-baked cookie made with oil and almonds dates back to 19th century Eastern Europe. There are many variations made of different dried fruits and nuts. My chocolate chip version is more modern-American. -Kimberly Scott, Kosciusko, Mississippi
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield about 4 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Whisk eggs and 1 cup sugar until well blended. Add oil, orange zest and extract; whisk until smooth. In another bowl, whisk flour, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into orange mixture. Stir in almonds and chocolate chips. Refrigerate, covered, for 3 hours., Preheat oven to 350°. Using lightly oiled hands, divide dough into 4 portions. On a parchment-lined baking sheet, shape 2 portions into 7x4-in. rectangles. Repeat with remaining dough. Bake until tops are golden brown, 25-30 minutes., Cool on pans on wire racks until cool enough to handle. Transfer baked rectangles to a cutting board. Using a serrated knife, cut diagonally into 1-in. slices. Place cut side down on baking sheets. Combine remaining sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over slices. Bake until golden brown, 10-12 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 127 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 42mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
ORANGE-ALMOND MANDELBROT
Mandelbrot (or mandel bread) is an Eastern European Jewish cookie, a variation on biscotti. The dough is baked twice: first in a log, and then again after it's been sliced into cookies. This recipe includes the smart trick of freezing the dough after baking it the first time, then cutting it into slices when still frozen before baking again. This makes for a thinner slice, fewer crumbs when cutting and a crispier texture. You can make it with matzo cake meal during Passover - a delicious variation.
Provided by Joan Nathan
Categories cookies and bars, dessert
Time 1h15m
Yield About 30 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix flour or matzo cake meal, potato starch, almond flour, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and the salt.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream 1 cup/200 grams sugar and the butter or coconut oil. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in flour or matzo mixture, almonds, vanilla and orange zest.
- Place half the dough on a piece of parchment paper about 20 inches long. Use parchment paper to help mold the dough into a log about 10 inches long and 2 inches in diameter. (The dough is very soft and may be hard to worth with.) Gently press down along the top of the log to flatten it slightly. Twist ends of the parchment paper to seal. Repeat with the remaining dough. Refrigerate both logs for at least 1 hour.
- Heat oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Unwrap dough logs and put on the prepared baking sheet, side by side. Bake logs for 35 to 45 minutes, until just beginning to brown. The dough should not be too cracked on the top. It is better to underbake than overbake.
- Let logs cool, wrap in plastic and freeze until you are ready to finish them, or for at least 1 hour.
- Heat oven to 350 degrees and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Mix remaining 1 teaspoon cinnamon and 1/4 cup/50 grams sugar in a small bowl and set aside.
- Remove logs from freezer. With a sharp, serrated knife, cut the logs into roughly 1/2-inch-thick slices, discarding the end slices if they fall apart. (If the logs have been in the freezer for several hours, let them sit at room temperature for a few minutes before slicing.)
- Dip both sides of each slice in the cinnamon-sugar mixture and place them flat on prepared baking sheets. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, carefully turn slices over, then bake another 10 minutes, or until golden brown and starting to crisp.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 193, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 40 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CLAIRE'S MANDELBROT
Provided by Claire Danuff
Categories Cookies Chocolate Egg Dessert Bake Kid-Friendly Rosh Hashanah/Yom Kippur Walnut Kosher Gourmet New York Small Plates
Yield Makes about 80 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
- Whisk together eggs, oil, and vanilla in another bowl until combined, then stir oil mixture into flour mixture until combined well. (Dough will be crumbly.) Stir in walnuts and chocolate chips. Transfer mixture to a lightly floured surface and knead until a dough forms.
- Quarter dough and firmly press each piece into a 10- by 2-inch log. Arrange logs 2 inches apart on an ungreased large baking sheet.
- Bake in middle of oven until golden, about 30 minutes. Leave oven on.
- Loosen logs from baking sheet with a metal spatula, then transfer to a cutting board and cool 5 minutes. Cut logs crosswise with a large heavy knife into 1/2-inch-wide slices and arrange on baking sheet, standing upright, 1/4 inch apart. Bake cookies in middle of oven until golden all over with firm centers, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer to a rack to cool completely. (Cookies will crisp as they cool.)
Tips:
- Choose the right ingredients: Use high-quality bittersweet chocolate for a rich, intense flavor. Make sure your almonds are fresh and not rancid.
- Use a food processor: A food processor will make quick work of chopping the almonds and chocolate. If you don't have a food processor, you can chop the almonds and chocolate by hand, but it will take longer.
- Chill the dough before baking: Chilling the dough will help it to firm up and make it easier to work with. This will also help the cookies to hold their shape better when baking.
- Bake the cookies at the right temperature: The cookies should be baked at a moderate temperature so that they have time to set without burning. If the oven is too hot, the cookies will brown too quickly and may burn on the outside while the inside is still raw.
- Let the cookies cool completely before serving: The cookies will continue to firm up as they cool. Allowing them to cool completely will help them to hold their shape and make them easier to handle.
Conclusion:
Mandelbrot cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their rich, chocolatey flavor and crunchy almond texture, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet and satisfying snack, give mandelbrot cookies a try. You won't be disappointed!
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