Best 4 Unleavened Communion Bread Recipes

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From its ancient origins as a sacred symbol of faith to its contemporary appearance on communion tables around the world, unleavened communion bread holds a unique place in Christian tradition. Unleavened, meaning "without yeast," refers to the distinctive characteristic of this bread, which has been mentioned in religious texts for centuries. The simplicity of its ingredients and preparation makes it an accessible and meaningful element for various Christian denominations during communion. Whether you seek to honor the historical significance of unleavened bread or desire a deeper understanding of its role in the Christian faith, this guide will provide you with a comprehensive exploration of recipes and their spiritual significance.

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UNLEAVENED BREAD FOR COMMUNION



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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

1 cup all-purpose flour
⅓ cup vegetable oil
⅛ teaspoon salt
⅓ cup water

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

UNLEAVENED COMMUNION BREAD



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When I offered to be the person to make the Communion bread, I found myself somewhat nervous and intimidated. I tried 4 recipes, 2 leavened and 2 unleavened. I brought samples to some of the church members, and the minister. The members told me which ones they liked. The minister just smiled and said they were all fine, and whatever I did would be good. After several tries, I settled on this recipe. The minister was right... it does not matter. The bread is transformed into the Holy Sacrament at the altar. I use enough whole wheat flour to give it a nice color, and to help give the bread more body. I like to mark the bread with a cross, as a symbol and make it so that it is easily broken. We have 2 services, so I make 3 loaves. I pray as I make the loaves, and feel very humble that I am allowed to do this for our church.

Provided by Sweetiebarbara

Categories     Breads

Time 1h30m

Yield 3 Communion Loaves, 120 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 cups flour (I use all purpose, unbleached)
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter (one stick)
3 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Sift dry ingredients into a bowl.
  • Cut in butter with a pastry blender or 2 knives.
  • Add enough milk to pull dough together.
  • Turn dough onto very lightly floured surface and kneed gently for 5 minutes or so.
  • Weigh dough, and divide into three portions.
  • Use 3 small pieces of parchment paper, drawing circles (5 1/2", using a small lid) in pencil, and placing the penciled side down so that the pencil marks do not show on the finished breads.
  • Place each portion onto the parchment paper.
  • Flatten and shape each loaf into size wanted, (using the markings as a guide) and score. (I flatten to about 1/4" and score with biscuit cutter, pizza wheel, and a fork).
  • The photos show how I score the loaves. I score them so there will be 40 pieces per loaf.
  • Bake at 400° to 15-20 minutes until slightly brown at the edges. (I place the parchment and bread on a pizza stone to bake and bake them one at a time since my stone only accommodates one).

BREAD FOR COMMUNION - UNLEAVENED



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Our church is small. So I only make approximately 25 to 50. If you belong to a larger church, you can double or triple the recipe. Some people like to have the bread round instead square, you can do both. I have made these for 3 churches. They're much better than the ones you buy. If you ever taste one these breads, you will...

Provided by Mary R Morris

Categories     Other Breads

Time 23m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 c all purpose flour
1/3 c crisco vegetable oil
1/4 tsp salt
1/3 c water

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • 2. Line a baking pan with parchment paper.
  • 3. Mix with you hands flour, Crisco vegetable oil, salt and water until it forms a ball.
  • 4. Take rolling pin and roll ball into a thin square. Then take a pizza cutter and cut into small squares. Then put the small squares of dough onto the parchment paper.
  • 5. Bake the dough squares in the preheated oven 8 to 10 minutes. (Watch carefully when you are baking because oven vary in time.)
  • 6. After baking the breads, remove them immediately onto a cool plate.

COMMUNION BREAD (UNLEAVENED) RECIPE - (3.5/5)



Communion Bread (Unleavened) Recipe - (3.5/5) image

Provided by á-25497

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup white flour
1 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 cup warm water
1 T oil
2 T honey

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Mix all ingredients together - IT WILL BE STICKY!! (REALLY spray down your hands/spatula with PAM.) If, however, it is TOO sticky, add very small amounts of flour (recommended amounts would be: 1 additional Tablespoon of whole wheat flour, then UP TO 2 additional Tablespoons of white flour) - please wait until you have thoroughly mixed all ingredients before adding more flour! **I have never had to add the extra flour.** Divide into three parts and pat down onto parchment paper, making three "circles" about 1/4-inch-high (no higher than 1/2-inch-high). All three circles should fit onto one baking sheet - you can have them really close together. You can start out with a spatula, but I always end up using my hands to spread them on the baking sheet. **If you are working alone, have a couple teaspoons of oil in a dish to reapply oil to your hands easily when needed! This part is not always easy - be prepared for the parchment paper to move quite a bit.** They usually take about 20 minutes in the oven, but just to be safe, start off with the timer set at 17 minutes. When they are slightly brown on the edges, they are done - DO NOT OVER-BAKE (or it's crunchy). It is hard to tell, since the bread is made with whole wheat flour, but you can also touch the center of the circles and see if it is done. **Mine usually take only the 17 minutes, but I spread mine pretty thin.** If you are using for communion, take a pizza cutter and cut into strips and then across to made bite-sized squares, leaving out any hard edges. One round, depending on the size/thickness, usually gets cut into about 120 good pieces. The bread only lasts a few days, but freezes beautifully!! It is also good to munch on!

Tips:

  • Always use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best results.
  • If you don't have a bread machine, you can mix and knead the dough by hand. Just be sure to knead it for at least 10 minutes, or until it is smooth and elastic.
  • If the dough is too sticky to handle, add a little more flour. If it is too dry, add a little more water.
  • Let the dough rise in a warm place until it has doubled in size. This will usually take about 1 hour.
  • Be careful not to overcook the bread. It is done when it is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped.
  • Store the bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Unleavened communion bread is a simple but delicious bread that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy bread recipe, give unleavened communion bread a try.

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