Ina Garten Mandel Bread Recipe
Ina Garten Mandel Bread Recipe is a delicious almond-flavored bread that is soft, nutty and lightly sweet. It is perfect for breakfast, tea time or a cozy snack. Making this bread at home is easy and fun.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds plus extra for topping
- 2 tablespoons sugar for topping
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9x5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. Whisk together and set aside.
Cream Butter and Sugar
- In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy using a hand or stand mixer.
Add Eggs and Extracts
- Beat in eggs one at a time. Add vanilla and almond extracts. Mix until smooth.
Combine with Dry Ingredients
- Add dry ingredients in small portions. Mix gently. Alternate with milk for a soft batter.
Fold in Almonds
- Fold sliced almonds into the batter. Stir gently to distribute evenly.
Transfer to Pan
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
Add Topping
- Sprinkle extra sliced almonds and 2 tablespoons sugar evenly over the batter for crunch.
Bake the Bread
- Bake in preheated oven for 50 minutes. Bread should be golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Cool the Bread
- Let bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Use fresh almonds for a crunchy topping.
- Do not overmix batter to keep bread light and soft.
- Measure flour carefully to avoid dense bread.
- Cool completely before slicing to maintain shape.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon for extra flavor.