Passover Mandelbread

May 12, 2023May 12, 20230 2

Passover Mandelbread recipe for your Passover feast

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

231

Sugar

23g

Fat

Passover Mandelbread, also known as mandelbrot, is a traditional Jewish dessert that is typically served during the Passover holiday. It is a twice-baked cookie that is similar to biscotti and is known for its hard and crunchy texture. The ingredients in Passover Mandelbread are simple and include matzo cake meal, sugar, potato starch, eggs, and optional add-ins such as chocolate chips and walnuts. It is a great dessert option for those who are gluten-free and can be enjoyed with a cup of coffee or tea.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2.	In a large bowl, mix together matzo cake meal, white sugar, and potato starch.
3.	Add eggs and lemon juice and mix until well combined.
4.	Add chocolate chips and chopped walnuts, if desired, and mix to distribute evenly.
5.	Pour mixture onto a greased baking sheet and form into a large rectangle.
6.	Sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top.
7.	Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
8.	Remove from oven and let cool before slicing into desired size and shape.

PROS

Passover Mandelbread is a delicious dessert that is perfect for Passover.

It is gluten-free and can be customized to your liking with the addition of chocolate chips and walnuts.

It is also easy to make and can be prepared in advance for convenience.

CONS

This dessert is high in sugar and not particularly healthy.

It is also very hard and crunchy, so those who prefer soft and chewy desserts may not enjoy it as much.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Passover Mandelbread does not have many health benefits, it is gluten-free and can be enjoyed by those with gluten sensitivities or celiac disease.
It also contains walnuts which are a good source of healthy fats, protein, and vitamins.

	1 1/2 cups matzo cake meal
	1 cup white sugar
	3/4 cup potato starch
	3 eggs
	1/4 cup chocolate chips , or to taste ( optional )
	1/4 cup chopped walnuts , or to taste ( optional )
	2 tablespoons lemon juice
	2 teaspoons cinnamon sugar , or to taste