Amaretto Hazelnut Bread Recipes

HAZELNUT-AMARETTO LOAF (BREAD MACHINE)

Steps:

• According to the manufacturer's directions add the flour, milk, nuts, egg, sugar, margarine or butter, liqueur, yeast, and salt to a bread machine pan, .
• Bake and cool as directed.
• Drizzle cooled bread with Amaretto Glaze. If desired, top with additional nuts. Makes 1 - 1-1/2 pound loaf (24 servings).
• Amaretto Glaze: In a small bowl stir together 1/2 cup sifted powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon amaretto or hazelnut liqueur or 1/2 teaspoon almond extract, and enough milk (1 to 2 teaspoons) to make a glaze consistency.

AMARETTO BREAD PUDDING

Steps:

• Place bread cubes, half and half, sugar, eggs, almond extract and almonds in large mixing bowl.
• Mix until well combined.
• Pour mixture into a buttered 9 x 13 inch pan.
• Bake at 350 degrees F.
• for 35 minutes or until set.
• When pudding is almost finished baking, place butter in a saucepan and melt slowly.
• Add powdered sugar and beaten egg.
• Mix quickly so that the egg doesn't cook before it is incorporated.
• Cook until smooth and incorporated.
• Add almond liqueur.
• Cut pudding into 12 squares and serve warm with warmed sauce and whipping cream.
• NOTE: I found it easier to mix all liquids and sugar together first, then add bread.

AMARETTO SHORTBREAD COOKIE

Steps:

• Combine butter, sugar, orange zest, amaretto, vanilla extract, and salt in a large bowl; beat using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. With mixer on low speed, add flour and mix until a dough starts to form. Mix in almonds using a spatula. Form dough into a log and freeze for 40 minutes, then place in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
• Shape dough into small balls and flatten slightly. Place balls 1-inch apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake until edges are golden, about 12 minutes.
• Cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

AMARETTO

Steps:

• Combine water and sugars in a saucepan over medium heat. Heat until the mixture is boiling, and all of the sugar is dissolved. Remove the pan from the heat and let the mixture cool for 10 minutes.
• Stir vodka, almond extract and vanilla extract into the mixture. Store in a sealed bottle.