Mandel bread is a dessert commonly connected with Eastern European Jews. Mandel Bread literally means almond bread. Traditionally Mandel Bread is made with almonds although it can be made with other ingredients as well such as walnut mandel bread. Mandel Bread can be baked twice similar to the Italian biscotti. The Mandel Bread is frequently made into a loaf and sliced like hard french bread. The origin of Mandel Bread is unknown but is often associated with biscotti because biscotti means baked twice. Mandel Bread is better tasting than biscotti and can be eaten with coffe, tea, or a nice glass of milk.