5 from 15 votes
Matcha Almond Bostock
Matcha Almond Bostock features thick-cut, day-old bread topped with a smooth matcha almond frangipane, soaked in almond simple syrup and baked until golden. The combination yields a soft interior with a gentle crisp on top, accented by flaked almonds and powdered sugar for added texture and sweetness. This treat highlights the subtle bitterness of matcha balanced by almond flavors, making it a refined choice for teatime or a delicate dessert.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
250 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 lices bread day-old is best, thick-cut
Matcha Almond Frangipane
- ½ C ground almond almond flour
- 1 egg room temperature, large
- 3 tablespoon granulated cane sugar
- 3 tablespoon butter room temperature, unsalted
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon matcha sifted, Aiya Culinary Grade
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- pinch salt sea salt
Almond Simple Syrup
- ¼ C water
- ¼ C granulated cane sugar
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoon almonds flaked
- powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F/204°C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Lay out 4 pieces of bread on the parchment paper.
- In a food processor, make the Matcha Almond Frangipane: add in the ground almond, egg, sugar, butter, flour, matcha, almond extract, and salt. Blitz until the mixture is smooth.
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Make the Almond Simple Syrup:
- In a small saucepan, add the water and sugar.
- Bring to a boil and stir occasionally to dissolve the sugar. Add in ½ teaspoon almond extract. Remove from heat and let cool.
Assemble:
- Using a pastry brush, dab the almond simple syrup on both sides of each slice of bread, ensuring it is saturated.
- Divide the matcha almond frangipane into 4. Evenly distribute the matcha frangipane over the 4 slices of bread. Use an offset spatula to smooth over the tops. Sprinkle the tops with flaked almonds.
- Bake at 400°F/204°C for 13-15 minutes, until lightly golden. Remove from oven and let cool on a rack.
- Dust with powdered sugar. Serve Matcha almond bostock at room temperature.
Nutrition Information
Calories
250kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
64mg
(21%)
Sodium
18mg
(1%)
Potassium
57mg
(1%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
326IU
(7%)
Calcium
54mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 250
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 250kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 64mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 18mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 57mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 326IU | 7% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.