Mandelbreit Recipe

Name: Mandelbreit
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 8 ounces almond paste crumbled; 3 cups sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 cup butter; 1 cup vegetable shortening; 3 cups eggs whole; ½ cups flour, all-purpose; 1/4 cup baking powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon almond extract; 1 cup walnuts coarsely chopped; 1/4 cup candied fruit; 1 each eggs well beaten, for wash; Frosting; 1 cup cocoa powder; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/4 cup water

Servings: persons

8 ounces almond paste crumbled
3 cups sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 cup butter
1 cup vegetable shortening
3 cups eggs whole
½ cups flour, all-purpose
1/4 cup baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 cup walnuts coarsely chopped
1/4 cup candied fruit
1 each eggs well beaten, for wash
Frosting
1 cup cocoa powder
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup water

1
In a large bowl combine almond paste, sugar, salt, butter, shortening and eggs.
2
Beat until smooth.
3
Beat in flour, baking powder and extracts.
4
Place dough on a floured surface and knead a few times til smooth ball is formed.
5
Cut dough into 3 pieces.
6
Preheat oven to 375F (190C).
7
To prepare filling, mix cocoa, sugar and water in a bowl til a paste is formed.
8
Roll out 1 piece of dough to a 24 X 6-inch rectangle.
9
Spoon paste in a long ribbon down the center of the dough.
10
Wrap dough around filling and shape into a smooth roll.
11
Cut roll into 2 (12 inch) lengths and place on a greased cookie sheet about 4 inches apart.
12
Repeat with the second piece of dough spreading with walnuts.
13
Repeat with third piece of dough spreading with candied fruits.
14
Brush all rolls with egg wash and sprinkle with additional sugar.
15
Bake the 6 rolls for 45 minutes, or until richly browned.
16
Cool on racks.
17
Cut rolls into1-inch pieces, slicing crosswise.
18
NOTE: Mandelbreit tastes even better after aging for 1 week wrapped in foil.
19
Slice after unwrapping.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces almond paste crumbled, 3 cups sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1 cup butter, and more.

Yes, Mandelbreit falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mandelbreit

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