Passover Choco-Nut Mandel Bread

May 12, 2023May 12, 20230 16
Passover Choco-Nut Mandel Bread recipe for your Passover dinner
in Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

60 min

Ready In

80 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 cups white sugar
1 cup unsalted butter , softened
6 eggs
2 3/4 cups matzo cake meal
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup potato starch
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon cinnamon sugar

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
478
Sugar
50g
Fat
26g
Passover Choco-Nut Mandel Bread is an Ashkenazi Jewish traditional dessert that is usually served during the Passover holiday. This Passover treat is similar to biscotti, Italian almond-based cookies that are baked twice to create a dry and crunchy texture. What makes Choco-Nut Mandel Bread different is that it uses matzo meal instead of flour. Matzo cake meal is made from finely ground unleavened bread that is eaten instead of bread during Passover. This dessert is perfect to go with a hot cup of tea or coffee. You can also enjoy it plain, or dip it in some hot chocolate for extra indulgence.

Instructions

1.In a large mixer bowl, cream sugar and softened butter until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
2.Combine matzo cake meal, salt, and potato starch. Gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in chopped nuts and chocolate chips.
3.Transfer dough onto a greased baking sheet and shape into a large, flat loaf.
4.Sprinkle cinnamon sugar over the top of the loaf.
5.Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F oven for 45 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing the loaf into thin slices.
6.Arrange the sliced pieces on their sides on the baking sheet.
7.Continue baking for another 10-15 minutes, or until toasted and dry to touch.

PROS

Passover Choco-Nut Mandel Bread is a delicious addition to your Passover dinner table.
The combination of chocolate chips and walnuts delivers great taste and texture.
It is also gluten-free and a great option for those who are on a special diet.

CONS

The bread uses a lot of sugar and butter, which makes it high in calories and fat.
It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although this Passover dessert is not particularly healthy, it still contains some health benefits. Walnuts are a great source of healthy fats that may help improve heart health and brain function. Dark chocolate (in the form of semisweet chocolate chips) is also rich in antioxidants that have been shown to have a positive effect on blood pressure, insulin level, and overall heart health.

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