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Two Jews Making Food - Passover Perfection Episode 28

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Mandel Bread

Cultural Context

Mandel Bread, a traditional Jewish treat, has roots in Eastern European Jewish communities. Often enjoyed during holidays, it reflects the cultural practice of baking sweet, crunchy snacks for gatherings. Its name, meaning 'almond bread' in Yiddish, highlights the use of almonds, a common ingredient. Today, variations abound, with many incorporating chocolate or dried fruits, making it a beloved dessert worldwide, especially among those celebrating Jewish traditions.

JewishILdessert
45 min
medium
12 servings
Servings4
2 cups sugar
2 sticks butter
6 eggs
2 and 3/4 cups matzah cake meal
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup potato starch

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: oat flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate

💰Cheaper: chocolate chunks

Dark chocolate offers antioxidants.

1

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

2

Cream together 2 cups of sugar and 2 sticks of butter until smooth.

3

Incorporate 6 eggs one at a time into the mixture.

4

Sift together 2 and 3/4 cups of matzah cake meal, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 3/4 cup of potato starch.

5

Combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until fully incorporated.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbakingslicing

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlwhisk

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

glutennutsdairy

Also Known As

MandelbrotAlmond Bread

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