Mandelbread/Biscotti Recipe
Cook Time: PT30M
Prep Time: PT20M
Total Time: PT50M
Recipe Category: Dessert
Keywords: Cookie & Brownie, < 60 Mins
Description:
This delightful recipe for Mandelbread/Biscotti is a family favorite, passed down from my mother-in-law. It’s a versatile treat that can be customized to suit your taste buds; simply omit the raisins, nuts, cherries, and butterscotch bits to create a classic chocolate biscotti. Let your imagination run wild with variations and add-ins to make it uniquely yours.
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup flour
- 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup white raisins
- 1/2 cup walnuts
- 1/2 cup maraschino cherries
- 1/4 cup sugar (for sprinkling)
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 147.1
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.4g
- Cholesterol: 24.4mg
- Sodium: 55.4mg
- Carbohydrates: 21.4g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Sugar: 11.4g
- Protein: 2.3g
Yield: 36 or more servings
Instructions:
- Begin by preheating your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) and lightly greasing a baking sheet.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs to the creamed mixture one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Gradually add the flour, baking powder, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Stir in the white raisins, walnuts, and maraschino cherries until evenly distributed throughout the dough. Note that the dough will be sticky.
- On the prepared baking sheet, use a spoon to divide the dough into three long loaves. Use the back of the spoon to smooth and flatten the loaves slightly.
- Sprinkle the tops of the loaves with sugar for a sweet, crunchy finish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 35 minutes, or until lightly browned and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Once baked, allow the loaves to cool on the baking sheet.
- Once cooled, use a sharp knife to cut the loaves diagonally into slices.
- For Mandelbread, leave the slices as is. For Biscotti, arrange the slices cut side down on the baking sheet and return them to the oven for an additional 5 minutes per side, or until they are lightly browned and crispy.
- Once fully baked and crispy, remove the biscotti from the oven and allow them to cool completely before serving or storing in an airtight container.
Enjoy these Mandelbread/Biscotti with a cup of coffee or tea for a delightful treat that’s perfect any time of day! Experiment with different flavors and additions to create your own signature version of this classic recipe.
