Passover Choco Nut Mandel Bread Recipe

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Passover Choco Nut Mandel Bread Recipe
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
60 mins
Total Time:
80mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on November 28, 2023

This Passover Choco Nut Mandel Bread recipe is a rich and delightful treat perfect for the Passover holiday. Made with a combination of chocolate, nuts, and traditional Passover ingredients, this mandel bread is a great addition to any Seder table. It's crunchy on the outside and chewy on the inside, and the chocolate and nuts add a delicious flavor. This recipe is easy to make and requires only a few simple ingredients. Enjoy this Passover Choco Nut Mandel Bread with a cup of tea or coffee for a sweet and satisfying dessert.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups matzo meal
  • 1 cup potato starch
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine the matzo meal, potato starch, and sugar.
  3. Add the vegetable oil, eggs, walnuts, chocolate chips, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix well until everything is evenly combined.
  4. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  5. Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a log about 12 inches long.
  6. Place the logs on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between them.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown.
  8. Remove from the oven and let the logs cool for about 10 minutes.
  9. Reduce the oven temperature to 325°F (160°C).
  10. Using a serrated knife, cut the logs into 1-inch thick slices.
  11. Place the slices back on the baking sheet, cut-side down.
  12. Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the slices are slightly crisp.
  13. Remove from the oven and let them cool completely before serving.

Interesting Facts

  • Mandel bread is a Jewish dessert that originated in Eastern Europe.
  • Mandel bread is similar to biscotti, but it is made without butter or oil, making it a great option for those who follow kosher dietary laws.
  • Traditionally, mandel bread is made with almonds, but this recipe uses walnuts for a delicious twist.
  • The word 'mandel' means 'almond' in Yiddish.
  • Passover is a Jewish holiday that commemorates the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in ancient Egypt.