Mandel Bread with Marzipan and Sea Salt

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13 INGREDIENTS • 10 STEPS • 1HR

Mandel Bread with Marzipan and Sea Salt

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Mandel bread, also known as mandelbrodt, which literally means “almond bread”, is a traditional Jewish twice-baked cookie originating from Eastern Europe and, from what I gather, is typically softer than biscotti due to a higher amount of oil or butter.

Mandel Bread with Marzipan and Sea Salt

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Alexandra Stafford is the blogger behind Alexandra's Kitchen, a food blog featuring mostly simple, sometimes fussy but always seasonal recipes.

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Mandel bread, also known as mandelbrodt, which literally means “almond bread”, is a traditional Jewish twice-baked cookie originating from Eastern Europe and, from what I gather, is typically softer than biscotti due to a higher amount of oil or butter.

1HR

Total Time

$1.83

Cost Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings

8

US / Metric

3/4 cup

Marzipan

or Almond Paste

1 Tbsp

Powdered Confectioners Sugar

3 1/4 cups

All-Purpose Flour

1 tsp

Baking Powder

3/4 tsp

1 cup

Granulated Sugar

1 cup

Neutral Oil

3

Farmhouse Eggs® Large Brown Eggs

1/2 Tbsp

Vanilla Extract

1/2 tsp

Almond Extract

optional

1/2 cup

Cacao Nibs

optional

to taste

Sea Salt Flakes

to taste

Sprinkles

or Pearl Sugar

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories

691

Fat

35.7 g

Protein

7.4 g

Carbs

85.6 g

Mandel Bread with Marzipan and Sea Salt

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Alexandra's Kitchen

Alexandra Stafford is the blogger behind Alexandra's Kitchen, a food blog featuring mostly simple, sometimes fussy but always seasonal recipes.

http://www.alexandracooks.com/

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step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).

step 2

Cut the Marzipan (3/4 cup) into 1/2-inch pieces and toss with the Powdered Confectioners Sugar (1 Tbsp). Set aside.

step 3

In a medium bowl, whisk together the All-Purpose Flour (3 1/4 cups), Baking Powder (1 tsp), and Kosher Salt (3/4 tsp).

step 4

In a large bowl, whisk together the Granulated Sugar (1 cup) and Neutral Oil (1 cup) until combined. Whisk in the Farmhouse Eggs® Large Brown Eggs (3) one at a time, and then whisk in theVanilla Extract (1/2 Tbsp) and Almond Extract (1/2 tsp), if using.

step 5

Use a wooden spoon to gradually mix in the flour mixture, marzipan, and Cacao Nibs (1/2 cup). This dough can be made the night before and stored in the refrigerator until ready to use.

step 5 Use a wooden spoon to gradually mix in the flour mixture, marzipan, and Cacao Nibs (1/2 cup). This dough can be made the night before and stored in the refrigerator until ready to use.

step 6

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Divide the dough into 2 equal portions and place on the lined baking sheet. Mold the dough into two 14x3-inch rectangles about 3 inches apart.

step 7

Sprinkle the tops with a few pinches of Sea Salt Flakes (to taste) and Sprinkles (to taste).

step 7 Sprinkle the tops with a few pinches of Sea Salt Flakes (to taste) and Sprinkles (to taste).

step 8

Bake until the centers are set and the bottoms are lightly browned, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and reduce the oven temperature to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).

step 9

Let the mandel bread cool slightly and then use a sharp serrated knife to cut crosswise into 1-inch thick slices. Turn the slices on their sides and bake for 20 more minutes, or until desired crispness.

step 9 Let the mandel bread cool slightly and then use a sharp serrated knife to cut crosswise into 1-inch thick slices. Turn the slices on their sides and bake for 20 more minutes, or until desired crispness.

step 10

Let cool slightly and enjoy with coffee, hot chocolate, or tea. Enjoy!

step 10 Let cool slightly and enjoy with coffee, hot chocolate, or tea. Enjoy!

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