Decadent Chocolate Chip Mandel Bread
Discover the rich heritage of Jewish baking with this Decadent Chocolate Chip Mandel Bread recipe, a treasured old family secret that will delight your taste buds. With its perfect balance of buttery richness, delightful chocolate morsels, and a satisfying crunch, this quick bread is an inviting treat for any occasion. Serve it alongside a cup of tea or coffee, or simply enjoy it on its own. Whether for a festive gathering or a cozy afternoon snack, this recipe will surely become a cherished favorite in your home.
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Servings
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Calories
10
Ingredients
Ingredients
Butter
1/4 lb (softened)
Sugar
1/2 cup (granulated)
Egg
1 (large)
Flour
2 1/2 cups (all-purpose)
Baking Powder
1 teaspoon (sifting not necessary)
Baking Soda
1 teaspoon (sifting not necessary)
Sour Cream
1/2 cup (room temperature)
Vanilla Extract
1 teaspoon (pure)
Chocolate Chips
12 ounces (semi-sweet)
Chopped Nuts
1/3 cup (walnuts or your choice)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a cookie sheet by leaving it ungreased.
2
In a large mixing bowl, blend together the softened butter and sugar until creamy.
3
Add the egg into the mixture and beat until well combined.
4
In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and baking soda.
5
Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the butter mixture, mixing gently to form a dough.
6
Stir in the sour cream and vanilla extract to achieve a smooth consistency.
7
Gently fold in the chocolate chips and chopped nuts until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
8
Divide the batter into four equal parts, shaping each portion into a log.
9
Spread each log onto the prepared cookie sheet, flattening them slightly with the palm of your hand for even baking.
10
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until they turn a light golden brown.
11
Remove from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes before slicing each log into desired thickness.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Decadent Chocolate Chip Mandel Bread?
It is a rich Jewish quick bread featuring a perfect balance of buttery richness, chocolate chips, and a satisfying crunch based on a family secret recipe.
What are the main ingredients for this Mandel Bread?
The main ingredients include butter, sugar, egg, flour, baking powder, baking soda, sour cream, vanilla extract, chocolate chips, and chopped nuts.
How much butter is required for this recipe?
The recipe requires 1/4 lb of softened butter.
What type of sugar should I use?
You should use 1/2 cup of granulated sugar.
How many eggs are needed?
This recipe requires one large egg.
What kind of flour is recommended?
The recipe calls for 2 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour.
How much baking powder is included?
One teaspoon of baking powder is used in this recipe.
What is the quantity of baking soda needed?
The recipe calls for one teaspoon of baking soda.
What role does sour cream play in the recipe?
1/2 cup of room temperature sour cream is added to achieve a smooth consistency in the dough.
What type of vanilla extract is best?
The recipe recommends using one teaspoon of pure vanilla extract.
How many chocolate chips are used?
You will need 12 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate chips.
What kind of nuts should be added?
The recipe suggests 1/3 cup of chopped walnuts or your choice of nuts.
What is the preheat temperature for the oven?
The oven should be preheated to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
Should I grease the cookie sheet?
No, the cookie sheet should be left ungreased.
How do I start mixing the ingredients?
Begin by blending the softened butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl until creamy.
When should the egg be added?
The egg should be added to the creamed butter and sugar mixture and beaten until well combined.
Should I sift the dry ingredients?
Yes, the flour, baking powder, and baking soda should be sifted together in a separate bowl.
How do I incorporate the dry ingredients into the butter mixture?
Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the butter mixture, mixing gently to form a dough.
When is the sour cream added?
Stir in the sour cream and vanilla extract after the dry ingredients have been incorporated into the butter mixture.
How are the chocolate chips and nuts added?
Gently fold the chocolate chips and chopped nuts into the dough until they are evenly distributed.
How many logs should I form from the dough?
The batter should be divided into four equal parts, with each portion shaped into a log.
Do I need to flatten the dough logs?
Yes, spread each log onto the cookie sheet and flatten them slightly with the palm of your hand for even baking.
How long does the Mandel Bread bake?
Bake the logs in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
How do I know when the Mandel Bread is done?
They are finished when they turn a light golden brown.
When should I slice the Mandel Bread logs?
Remove them from the oven and allow them to cool for a few minutes before slicing into your desired thickness.
How should I serve Decadent Chocolate Chip Mandel Bread?
It can be served alongside a cup of tea or coffee, or enjoyed on its own as a snack.
Is this a family recipe?
Yes, it is described as a treasured old family secret from Jewish baking heritage.
What category of food does this fall into?
It is categorized as a quick bread and a dessert or snack.
Can I substitute the nuts in this recipe?
Yes, you can use 1/3 cup of walnuts or any other nut of your choice.
What is the texture of this Mandel Bread?
It features a delightful crunch combined with a buttery richness.