Passover Mandelbread: A Culinary Symphony for Biscotti Lovers

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 cup (120g) matzo farfel cake meal
• 3/4 cup (150g) sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup (60ml) honey
• 1/4 cup (60ml) vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) almond extract
• 1/2 cup (60g) slivered almonds
• 1/2 cup (60g) golden raisins

Preparation Time: 30 minutes

Cooking Time: 40-45 minutes

Difficulty Level: 2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the cake meal and sugar.
3. In a separate bowl, beat together the eggs, honey, oil, vanilla, and almond extract.
4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix well. Stir in the almonds and raisins.
5. Divide the dough in half and form two logs, each about 10 inches (25 cm) long. Place the logs on the prepared baking sheet.
6. Bake for 25 minutes, or until golden brown.
7. Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes.
8. Reduce oven temperature to 325°F (165°C). Slice the logs diagonally into 1/2-inch (1.25 cm) thick slices.
9. Arrange the slices on the baking sheet and bake for another 15-20 minutes, or until crisp.

Nutritional Information (per serving, based on 8 servings):

• Calories: 260
• Fat: 10g
• Saturated Fat: 2g
• Cholesterol: 45mg
• Sodium: 80mg
• Carbohydrates: 45g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sugar: 30g
• Protein: 5g

Dish Characteristics:

• Crispy exterior with a chewy interior
• Sweet and nutty flavor
• Perfect accompaniment to coffee or tea

User Comments:

• "This Passover Mandelbread is a true delight! It's the perfect balance of crunch and chewiness, and the flavors are spot-on."
• "I love the combination of almonds and raisins in this recipe. It gives it a really unique and irresistible taste."
• "This is my new go-to recipe for Passover treats. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If the dough is too dry, add a little more honey or oil.
• If the dough is too wet, add a little more matzo farfel cake meal.
• Let the Mandelbread cool completely before slicing. This will help it crisp up.
• Store the Mandelbread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.