Dutch Almond Bread (Amandel Brood)

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 15
Dutch almond bread, a sweet and nutty bread recipe perfect for breakfast or snack time
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Prep

20 min

Cook

1 hr 15 min

Ready In

1 hr 35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 cup Grape-nuts cereal
3 cups milk
1 cup almond paste , cut into small pieces
2 teaspoons softened butter
3 eggs , beaten
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
321
Sugar
26g
Fat
8g
Dutch almond bread, also known as Amandel Brood, is a traditional recipe from the Netherlands. The bread has a sweet, nutty flavor and is perfect for breakfast or snack time. The recipe is easy to make, and the bread can be sliced and stored in an airtight container for up to a week. To enjoy the bread, simply toast it and serve it with butter or your favorite jam.

Instructions

1.Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan with butter and set aside.
2.In a large mixing bowl, combine the Grape-nuts cereal and milk. Let sit for 5 minutes to allow the cereal to soften.
3.Add in the almond paste and softened butter, stirring until well combined.
4.In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until the mixture is light in color and frothy.
5.Add the egg mixture to the cereal mixture, and stir until well combined.
6.In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Take care not to overmix.
7.Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan and bake for 60-75 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
8.Remove the bread from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes in the pan before removing it to cool completely on a wire rack.

PROS

This Dutch almond bread is a deliciously sweet and nutty bread that would make a great addition to your breakfast or snack time.
The almond paste imparts a lovely, nutty flavor, and the Grape-nuts cereal gives the bread a satisfying crunch.

CONS

This recipe requires some time to prepare and bake, so you’ll need to plan ahead if you want to make it.
Additionally, if you have a nut allergy, this recipe may not be a good choice for you.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This bread recipe contains protein and fiber from the Grape-nuts cereal, as well as healthy fats and vitamins from the almond paste. Almonds have been shown to be good for the heart, and they may help to lower cholesterol levels.

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