subject: Indulging In The Rich Flavors Of Jewish Almond Bread [print this page] Jewish breads are famous the world over for their rich flavors. Spoken of in the same breath as the Italian Biscotti, Jewish breads are arguably more substantial. There are wide variations in the way these breads are made. People in Western Europe use recipes that are just as popular as those from Eastern Europe. Families in the profession of baking closely guard their baking recipes only to be handed down to subsequent generations. As a result their exclusivity has remained, unlike their Italian counterparts. Today, indulging in breads like Bagel, Malawach or Mandelbrodtis an occasion of delight for many people. In the US, many family run bakeries or brands produce these breads and breads at no two places will be similar.
Almond Bread, the rare delicacy
Lovers of food will recognize the Jewish bread Madelbrodt the moment they see it. In English, it stands for Almond bread. The English word is however misleading as the bread contains more than almonds. The crispy double baked breads come in large slices and contain walnuts, cherries, pieces of cut fruit and even chocolate chips. Each baker has his own recipe that is unique to him. The origin of these breads remains unknown but it was known to be very popular among Easter European Jewish populations. Today it is available in most countries albeit under different names.
Nutritional facts about Almond Bread
The breads are highly nutritious and substantial. Each cookie or slice contains 80 calories and a total saturated fat content of 3 g. The Cholesterol and Sodium contents are also very low compared to most other cookies. It is rich in protein and carbohydrate. The protein content is 1 g while the carbohydrate content is 10 g. Its higher carbohydrate content has rendered it more substantial when compared to Italian breads. The nutritional content varies slightly with the more chocolaty flavors containing a slightly higher Sodium content.
The different flavors of Jewish Almond bread
Reputed family bakers who have closely guarded their familys baking secrets have developed many flavors. Though the original flavor rich with chocolate, raisins, cherries and coconuts still remains, others have evolved. These include minty dark chocolate, chocolate espresso bean, lemon blueberry with poppy seeds, and spicy chipotle with a hint of ginger. Each of these flavors is evolution of the original flavor. The flavors are distinct and can surprise you when you put a cookie in your mouth yet the flavor is balanced. For instance one would be surprised by the tangy taste the chipotle chilli and giner bring to the biscuit while sweetness of the blueberry cookie is always on the palatable side.
