Mandel bread, also known as Jewish almond bread or Italian biscotti, is a traditional sweet biscuit popular in many parts of the world. It is characterized by its twice-baked texture, resulting in a crispy exterior and a soft, chewy interior. This delectable treat is often flavored with almonds, but variations may include other nuts, spices, or dried fruits. In this collection, we present a diverse range of mandel bread recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic delicacy. From classic almond mandel bread to variations infused with lemon zest, orange flavor, chocolate chips, and even a gluten-free option, these recipes cater to various tastes and dietary preferences. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a novice cook, our detailed instructions and helpful tips will guide you in creating perfect mandel bread that will impress your family and friends. Read on to embark on a culinary journey and discover the delightful flavors and textures of this beloved treat.
Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
JEWISH CHOCOLATE CHIP MANDEL BREAD
This traditional Jewish mandel bread recipe has been passed down in my family for four generations. It tastes wonderful with a cup of coffee, hot cocoa or milk. -Monica Schnapp, Irvine, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, beat oil and 1/2 cup sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into oil mixture. Stir in chocolate chips. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours. , Shape dough into a 12x3-in. rectangle on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 20-25 minutes. Cool on pan on a wire rack until firm, 10-12 minutes. , Transfer baked rectangle to a cutting board. Using a serrated knife, cut crosswise into 1-in. slices. Place on baking sheet, cut side down. Sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon sugar, Bake until golden brown, 4-5 minutes on each side. Remove from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Store between pieces of waxed paper in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 84 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 33mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
MANDEL BREAD (TRADITIONAL JEWISH HOLIDAY COOKIE)
Make and share this Mandel Bread (traditional Jewish holiday cookie) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Mirj2338
Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Yield 3 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350° degrees F.
- Beat eggs, add sugar and oil and mix well.
- Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
- Refrigerate dough for several hours or overnight.
- On heavily floured surface, shape into 3 narrow loaves.
- Bake on floured sheet for 20- 25 minutes.
- Slice diagonally while hot.
- Place slices on greased and floured sheet and toast for 2 minutes per side at 450°F.
PASSOVER CHOCO-NUT MANDEL BREAD
This recipe makes a buttery, rich mandel bread studded with chocolate chips and nuts. You can make it even more elegant by dipping each end into melted semisweet chocolate after being baked and cooled.
Provided by springfield70
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease baking sheets or line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Mix in the eggs one at a time. Sift together the matzo cake meal, salt and potato starch. Stir into the batter just until blended. Gently mix in the walnuts and chocolate chips. Chill the dough briefly so it will be easy to handle.
- Divide the dough into halves and form each half into a 5 inch wide loaf that is about 1 inch thick. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar over the top.
- Bake for 45 minutes in the preheated oven. Cool, then slice into 1 inch slices to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 285.4 calories, Carbohydrate 38.3 g, Cholesterol 66.8 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 69.3 mg, Sugar 20.9 g
CHOCOLATE CHUNK MANDEL BREAD
You'll love these crunchy biscotti-type cookies. Add almonds (mandeln) or maraschino cherries for variety. We gave these as teacher gifts last year and got lots of compliments!
Provided by KBC123
Categories Desserts Cookies Biscotti Recipes
Time 2h10m
Yield 15
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
- Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl; set aside. Beat the eggs and sugar together in a mixing bowl until smooth. Whisk in the vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and orange juice. Stir in the chocolate chips and the flour mixture until no dry lumps remain. Divide the cookie dough into two pieces. Form each piece into a roll about 3 inches wide and 12 inches long. Place the rolls, side by side, onto the prepared cookie sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the rolls have started to brown, about 20 minutes. Remove the rolls from the oven onto a rack. Let cool about 10 minutes until cool enough to handle; cut the mandelbrot into 1/2-inch thick slices. Return the cookies to the baking sheet and lay them flat.
- Return to the oven and bake until lightly golden, about 15 minutes more. Allow to cool completely on a wire rack before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 342.1 calories, Carbohydrate 39.9 g, Cholesterol 37.2 mg, Fat 19.3 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 87 mg, Sugar 19.8 g
NOT YOUR BUBBIE'S MANDEL BREAD
Mandel bread (also known as mandelbrot) is similar to a biscotti but a little sweeter. This is a really simple and straightforward mandel bread recipe. Filled with chocolate chips and a hint of cinnamon flavor, the cookie is superb for dipping into hot chocolate, coffee or tea. But, they're just as yummy on their own....
Provided by Dina M
Categories Sweet Breads
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350. Line a half sheet pan (or large cookie sheet) with parchment paper.
- 2. In a mixer, cream together butter and sugar until fluffy.
- 3. Add eggs one at a time making sure they get incorporated well.
- 4. Add vanilla and continue to cream.
- 5. Stop the mixer and scrape down the sides.
- 6. Add 1 cup of the flour along with the baking powder and salt (here is where you would add chili powder if you want a kick). Continue to mix.
- 7. Add the remaining 2 cups of flour one at a time to keep the batter light.
- 8. Finally, add the chocolate chips.
- 9. Mix until just combined.
- 10. Dust your work space with flour and divide dough into 3 equal size balls.
- 11. One at a time, roll the balls into long loaves and place onto cookie sheet.
- 12. Slightly flatten each loaf until it is the desired shape of the cookies you'd like.
- 13. Dust each loaf with cinnamon sugar and bake for 20 minutes.
- 14. At the end of 20 minutes, take them from the oven and slice each loaf into 1/2" pieces.
- 15. Lie them on their side back on the cookie sheet.
- 16. Dust again with cinnamon sugar and put them back in the oven until lightly crisp (about 6-7 minutes).
- 17. Cool slightly. Enjoy with coffee, tea, milk, or whatever you like.
GRANDMA MASHIE'S MANDEL BREAD
Steps:
- combine eggs and sugar. add butter/oil- mix add flour and baking powder and mix add nuts and other ingredients. dough will be sticky. Grease cookie sheets ( I use parchment paper divide dough into 4 sections and shape into loaves. sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar and bake for 40-45 minutes. remove and cut into slices. Place each slice flat on cookie sheet and sprinkle with cinnamon/sugar. bake 5 minutes. remove and repeat with other side.
PASSOVER SOFT-BAKED CHOCOLATE AND WHITE CHOCOLATE CHIP MANDEL BREAD
Steps:
- 1. Sift potato starch, salt, and cake meal together. Set aside. 2. In separate bowl, cream 2 cups of sugar and margarine. 3. Add eggs 1 at a time and beat after each additional egg. 4. Add egg mixture to sifted dry ingredients and mix well. 5. Stir in chocolate chips. 6. Form into loaves that are 3 inches wide and 1 inch thick and about the length of a cookie pan. 7. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate until chilled - about 1 hour. 8. Cover cookie sheet with parchment paper. Remove plastic from loaf and place loaf on parchment paper. Sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar. 9. Bake at 350 for about 45 minutes or until golden brown. 10. Slice into 1-inch pieces and serve.
JEWISH - OLD FAMILY SECRET RECIPE - CHOCOLATE CHIP MANDEL BREAD
Make and share this Jewish - Old Family Secret Recipe - Chocolate Chip Mandel Bread recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Rayndrop
Categories Quick Breads
Time 45m
Yield 16-20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Blend butter, sugar & egg.
- Mix in remaining ingredients, except chips & nuts.
- Then add choc. chips & nuts.
- Divide batter into fourths.
- Spread on ungreased cookie sheet.
- Bake 350 degrees for 25 minutes.
- Pat into loaf & flatten down a little.
- Cut into slices immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 285.8, Fat 15.6, SaturatedFat 8.7, Cholesterol 31.6, Sodium 172.2, Carbohydrate 35.7, Fiber 2, Sugar 18.1, Protein 4.1
PASSOVER MANDEL BREAD
Categories Cookies Dessert Bake Passover Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Kosher
Yield about 30 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- beat eggs, sugar and oil together by hand. add cake meal, potato starch and chocolate chips and mix. then form loaves by hand. I used three and bake at 350 for 20 minutes. remove from oven, slice and sprinkle with sugar/cinnamon mixture. bake an additional 3 minutes. turn over add more cinnamon/sugar and bake an additional 3 minutes.
MANDEL BREAD
Categories Nut
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Beat eggs well. Slowly add sugar. Add oil. Then add flour. Add the rest of the ingredients. Let the mixture sit for at least an hour. Preheat oven to 350˚ Form the mixture into two loaves on baking pan lined with parchment paper or non-stick aluminum foil. Sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar and bake for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and with a sharp knife, cut the loaves in slices. Place the pieces one side down on the baking pan and bake for 10 minutes. Repeat with the other side for an additional 10 minutes. Notes: Any vegetable oil will work. I like cooking with olive oil If you want a crispier, biscotti-like texture, bake each side an additional 5 minutes An easy way to form the loaves is by using old-fashioned metal ice trays without the inserts. Line them with parchment paper or foil and the loaves will easily lift out for slicing.
Tips:
- Fresher is better: Use fresh almond paste for the best flavor and texture.
- Don't overwork the dough: Overworking the dough will make the mandel bread tough.
- Chill the dough before baking: This will help the mandel bread hold its shape and prevent it from spreading too much.
- Bake the mandel bread until it is golden brown: This will ensure that it is cooked through.
- Let the mandel bread cool completely before slicing and serving: This will help it to hold its shape and prevent it from crumbling.
Conclusion:
Mandel bread is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With its sweet and nutty flavor, it is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a special treat, give mandel bread a try. You won't be disappointed!
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