How to Make Nutty Mandel Bread - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you in the mood for a delicious, crunchy treat to satisfy your sweet tooth? Look no further than the delightful Nutty Mandel Bread! This traditional Jewish dessert is a beloved favorite for its irresistible combination of nutty flavors and crisp texture. Whether you're serving it alongside a cup of coffee or as a standalone snack, this recipe is sure to be a crowd-pleaser at any gathering.

Originating from Eastern Europe, Mandel Bread, also known as Mandelbrot, has been a staple i...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups white sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground anise seed
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 cup chopped almonds
  • ½ cup chopped English walnuts

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 48
  • Yield: 48 cookies

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Generously grease a 10 1/2 x 15 1/2-inch baking pan.
  • Cream sugar and eggs together using a stand mixer (such as KitchenAid®) fitted with the beater hook. Mix in oil, vanilla extract, baking powder, anise, and salt. Change to the dough hook and beat in flour, pecans, almonds, and walnuts. Spread batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool, about 5 minutes. Leave oven on.
  • Cut into 4x12 rows and turn pieces on their unbaked sides. Return to the oven and continue to bake until brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Flip and bake until the other sides are crisp, 10 to 15 minutes more. Let cool in the pan before serving.
  • Nutrition

    150 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 12mg
    • Sodium: 39mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 15g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 20mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 54mg