How to Make MandelBread - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a delicious and versatile treat to satisfy your sweet tooth, then you should definitely try making MandelBread. This traditional Jewish cookie is similar to biscotti, but with a sweeter and softer texture. MandelBread, which translates to "almond bread" in Yiddish, is a sweet, crunchy, and comforting treat that is perfect for serving alongside a cup of coffee or tea.

What makes MandelBread so special is its simplicity and versatility. The base of the cookie is ma...

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Ingredients

  • 4 eggs
  • 1 ¼ cups white sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup toasted and chopped almonds
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract

Information

  • Servings: 72
  • Yield: 6 dozen

  • Beat eggs and 1 cup sugar together in mixer until blended, add salt and 1/4 cup oil and mix again until blended. Combine 1/4 cup flour and almonds, tossing until coated.
  • Add rest of flour mixture to egg mixture alternately with the remaining 3/4 cups oil, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Stir in extracts and almonds until well blended.
  • Divide into eight portions and shape each into portions of 8 x 3 inch log shaped portions on lightly greased cookie sheets.
  • Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven for 25 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Cut each log diagonally into 1/2 inch slices and place slices on their sides. Bake again at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for about five minutes. Remove to wire racks and cool. May be sprinkled with sugar before baking.
  • Nutrition

    79 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 10mg
    • Sodium: 19mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 9g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Calcium: 11mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 25mg