Imen This Ina Garten Mandel Bread is a crisp and golden dessert, which includes mini chocolate chips and toasted walnuts. It’s a classic, foolproof recipe, ready in about 1 hour.
Ina Garten Mandel Bread Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup mix-ins (golden raisins, mini chocolate chips, chopped toasted walnuts)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup grapeseed oil
- ½ cup sugar + 1 tsp cinnamon, for finishing
How To Make Ina Garten Mandel Bread
- Preheat and prep: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Make the wet mixture: In another bowl, whisk eggs, then add sugar, vanilla, and grapeseed oil.
- Combine and fold: Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Stir in the raisins, chocolate chips, and nuts.
- Shape the logs: Divide the dough in half and shape into two 14–16″ logs. Flatten slightly.
- First bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes, then cool for 15 minutes.
- Slice and coat: Slice logs diagonally, toss each slice in cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Second bake: Return slices to the oven, cut-side down, and bake for another 10–15 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Cool completely: Let mandel bread cool fully before storing.
Recipe Tips
- What oil can I substitute for grapeseed? Canola or vegetable oil works well.
- Can I make it nut-free? Yes, simply omit the walnuts or replace with extra raisins or chips.
- How to get extra crispy texture: Bake longer during the second bake—up to 20 minutes if needed.
- Can I freeze mandel bread? Yes, it freezes beautifully in an airtight container.
- How to prevent crumbling: Let it cool fully before slicing and rebaking.
What To Serve With Mandel Bread
Mandel bread goes perfectly with:
- A hot cup of coffee or espresso
- Sweet dessert wine or tea
- Fresh fruit
- A scoop of vanilla or coffee ice cream
- As part of a holiday cookie platter
How To Store Mandel Bread
Room Temperature: Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Freeze: Store in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature or re-crisp in the oven.
Mandel Bread Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Protein: 3g
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 55mg
Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.
FAQs
Is mandel bread the same as biscotti?
They’re similar, but mandel bread is richer and often softer inside due to more fat content.
Can I use other mix-ins?
Yes! Try dried cranberries, white chocolate chips, or chopped almonds.
Why does mine crumble when slicing?
Make sure the loaf cools 10–15 minutes before slicing to reduce crumbling.
Can I make it gluten-free?
Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend for best results.
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Ina Garten Mandel Bread
Description
Twice-baked and loaded with rich mix-ins, this mandel bread is perfect for snacking, gifting, or pairing with coffee.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet.
- Mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, vanilla, and oil.
- Fold in dry ingredients, then stir in mix-ins.
- Shape into two 14–16″ logs. Flatten slightly.
- Bake 25–30 minutes. Cool 15 minutes.
- Slice diagonally. Toss in cinnamon-sugar.
- Return to oven, cut-side down, for 10–15 minutes.
- Cool completely before storing.
