Definition: Mandelbrot, which literally means almond (mandel) bread (brot), was a popular dessert among Eastern European Jews.
Mandelbrot is similar to Italian biscotti in that both are twice-baked hard breads. Perhaps Jews first tasted biscotti in Italy, and then brought the recipe to Eastern Europe and renamed it mandelbrot.
It is likely that Eastern European Jews fell in love with mandelbrot because it made the perfect Sabbath dessert. Since mandelbrot is made with oil (not butter), it was easy to store. And since mandelbrot is pareve, it could be served after festive meat meals.
Enjoy this recipe for Mandel Bread.
Mandelbrot is similar to Italian biscotti in that both are twice-baked hard breads. Perhaps Jews first tasted biscotti in Italy, and then brought the recipe to Eastern Europe and renamed it mandelbrot.
It is likely that Eastern European Jews fell in love with mandelbrot because it made the perfect Sabbath dessert. Since mandelbrot is made with oil (not butter), it was easy to store. And since mandelbrot is pareve, it could be served after festive meat meals.
Enjoy this recipe for Mandel Bread.
Also Known As: Mandel Bread
Alternate Spellings: Mandelbrodt, Mandelbroit
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At the Sabbath table, Eastern European Jews used to dip mandelbrot into hot tea and eat it.
