Name: Mandel Bread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 3 eggs; 3/4 cup sugar (plus 2 tablespoons); 3/4 cup avocado oil; 2 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 3 cups all-purpose flour (use Matzah Cake Meal if keeping passover); 2 teaspoons baking powder (can also use Kosher for Passover baking powder); 1/2 cup currants; Raspberry preserves; 1 tablespoon cinnamon

Description

This is the easiest recipe for Mandel Bread, and it has a secret ingredient that makes it extra sweet and flavorful!

Ingredients

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3 eggs
3/4 cup sugar (plus 2 tablespoons)
3/4 cup avocado oil
2 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour (use Matzah Cake Meal if keeping passover)
2 teaspoons baking powder (can also use Kosher for Passover baking powder)
1/2 cup currants
Raspberry preserves
1 tablespoon cinnamon

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, 3/4 cup sugar, oil, and vanilla. Add the flour, baking powder and currants, and stir to combine.
Form the dough into two long strips about 2 inches wide, using as much flour as you need to keep the dough from sticking. Place each strand on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
Once each strip is made, use a knife to create a slit down the middle of each strip of dough. Do not slice all the way through the dough. Fill each slit with some preserves. Push the sides of the dough together lightly and sprinkle with some cinnamon and sugar.
Bake for 20 minutes, or until slightly golden. Remove from oven and let cool for 5-10 minutes. Then slice diagonally, place pieces flat on the baking sheet, sprinkle with a little more cinnamon and sugar, and bake for another 15-20 minutes. Let cookies cool completely. They will harden more as they cool and become more crisp.