Chocolate Chunk Mandel Bread

Recipe View Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet. (5 minutes)

Recipe View In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. (2 minutes)

Recipe View In a separate large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until smooth. Gradually whisk in the vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and orange juice until well combined. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Stir in the chocolate chips, then gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined and no dry lumps remain. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Divide the dough in half. On a lightly floured surface, form each half into a log approximately 3 inches wide and 12 inches long. (10 minutes)

Recipe View Place the logs side by side on the prepared baking sheet. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until the logs are lightly golden brown. (20 minutes)

Recipe View Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes, or until cool enough to handle. Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). (10 minutes)

Recipe View Using a serrated knife, carefully slice the logs into 1/2-inch thick slices. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Arrange the slices, cut-side up, on the baking sheet. (3 minutes)

Recipe View Return to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until lightly golden brown and crisp. (15 minutes)

Recipe View Transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely before serving. (30 minutes)