Best 3 Unleavened Bread For Passover Recipes
Passover is a Jewish holiday that commemorates the Israelites' exodus from slavery in Egypt. It is a time of remembrance and celebration, and one of the central traditions of Passover is the eating of unleavened bread, or matzo. Matzo is a simple bread made from flour and water, and it is typically baked into flat, thin sheets. Unleavened bread is eaten during Passover because it is symbolic of the Israelites' hasty departure from Egypt, when they did not have time to let their bread rise.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
UNLEAVENED BREAD FOR PASSOVER
This is the recipe we use for observing Passover at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church. You can use syrup or sugar instead of the honey, but I like the honey. I'd also make this for the kids and I to eat as a snack.
Provided by Charlotte J
Categories Breads
Time 30m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Roll out to 1/8 inch thick.
- Place on greased cookie sheet.
- Score into about 1 inch squares.
- Cut into 4 x 5 rectangles.
- Bake at 400 degrees about 15 minutes.
- In the first minutes of baking, prick bubbles that may form.
UNLEAVENED BREAD
Darlene Kossman made this for passover meal April 15th, 1987. It took 5 people to make 2 batches = 100; one big one on cookie sheet for pastor. Figure to cut in 3 parts Helen, 2 Wilma, 2 Phyllis, 2 Darlene, 1 pastor. 60 circles without Phyllis (these are notes on recipe). It has egg in it; that seems like leavening to me but this is the recipe she had.
Provided by Dienia B.
Categories Breads
Time 25m
Yield 15 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Mix flour, water, olive oil, salt and egg together.
- Make 10 balls.
- Roll out like pie dough (is sticky) into 4 inch circles.
- Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes; better at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes.
- For most ovens will brown some on bottom and sides but not top.
UNLEAVENED BREAD FOR COMMUNION
This recipe has been used for years in our church for Communion bread. Easy to make and stores well in fridge. Watch carefully when baking, ovens vary in time needed.
Provided by LEAB77
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix flour, oil, and salt together in a bowl; add water and mix using a pastry cutter until dough is soft. Form dough into 6 balls and press into disks onto the prepared baking sheet using your hands.
- Bake in the preheated oven until bread is cooked, 8 to 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.9 calories, Carbohydrate 15.9 g, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 49.3 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the taste of your unleavened bread. Use unbleached all-purpose flour, fine sea salt, and fresh water.
- Follow the recipe carefully: Unleavened bread is a delicate bread, so it's important to follow the recipe carefully. Don't substitute ingredients or change the proportions.
- Knead the dough well: Kneading the dough helps to develop the gluten and make the bread chewy. Knead the dough for at least 5 minutes, until it is smooth and elastic.
- Let the dough rise: Even though unleavened bread doesn't contain yeast, it still needs to rise before baking. Let the dough rise in a warm place for at least 30 minutes, or until it has doubled in size.
- Bake the bread at a high temperature: Unleavened bread should be baked at a high temperature (450°F) so that it cooks quickly and doesn't dry out.
Conclusion:
Unleavened bread is a delicious and versatile bread that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is also a popular choice for Passover and other Jewish holidays. With a little practice, you can easily make unleavened bread at home. So what are you waiting for? Give it a try!
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