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Mandel Bread with Marzipan and Sea Salt

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.
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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.
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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/
1HR
Total Time
$1.83
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
8
us / metric
Marzipan
3/4 cup
Marzipan
or Almond Paste
Powdered Confectioners Sugar
1 Tbsp
Powdered Confectioners Sugar
All-Purpose Flour
3 1/4 cups
All-Purpose Flour
Baking Powder
1 tsp
Baking Powder
Kosher Salt
1/2 tsp
Kosher Salt
Granulated Sugar
1 cup
Granulated Sugar
Neutral Oil
1 cup
Neutral Oil
Large Egg
3

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Farmhouse Eggs® Large Brown Eggs
Vanilla Extract
2 tsp
Vanilla Extract
Almond Extract
1/2 tsp
Almond Extract
optional
Cacao Nibs
1/2 cup
Cacao Nibs
optional
Sea Salt Flakes
to taste
Sea Salt Flakes
Sprinkles
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
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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 (1/2 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 (2 tsp) 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!
Tags
Dairy-Free
Snack
Shellfish-Free
Cookies
Dessert
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