Orange Walnut Mandel Bread

Name: Orange Walnut Mandel Bread
Ingredients: 3 eggs beaten; 1 cup sugar; 1/4 pound butter softened at room temperature; 1 teaspoon almond extract; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon orange zest; 1 cup chopped walnuts; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 3 cups flour; cinnamon sugar

11 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

3 eggs beaten
1 cup sugar
1/4 pound butter softened at room temperature
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon orange zest
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
3 cups flour
cinnamon sugar

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2

In an electric mixer with the paddle attachment, cream together the eggs, sugar and butter on low. Stir in almond and vanilla extracts, orange zest and walnuts.
3

Sift salt, baking powder, and flour into a medium bowl, then slowly add to creamed mixture until combined.
4

Place dough in freezer for 30 minutes.
5

Remove from freezer; wet hands and form two loaves. Place on opposite sides of a cookie sheet with sides. Bake 30 minutes in 350 oven.
6

Remove and slice while still hot to prevent cracking. Sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar and place back on the cookie sheet. Bake for an additional 10-12 minutes or until golden.