Best 4 Communion Bread Unleavened Recipes
Communion bread, also known as the bread of life or the Eucharist, holds a significant place in various Christian traditions. It is a symbol of the body of Christ and is often consumed during communion or the Lord's Supper. This unleavened bread, made with simple ingredients like flour, water, and salt, represents purity and the absence of sin. Communion bread is often prepared in different forms, ranging from round loaves to individual wafers, and it carries deep spiritual meaning for many Christians. In this article, we present a collection of communion bread recipes that cater to different dietary needs and preferences, including gluten-free, vegan, and low-carb options. Each recipe provides step-by-step instructions, ingredient lists, and baking tips to help you prepare communion bread that is both meaningful and delicious. Whether you are a seasoned baker or new to the kitchen, these recipes will guide you in creating communion bread that nourishes the soul and strengthens your faith.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
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
BREAD FOR COMMUNION - UNLEAVENED
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
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.
UNLEAVENED COMMUNION BREAD
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
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).
COMMUNION BREAD (UNLEAVENED) RECIPE - (3.5/5)
Provided by á-25497
Number Of Ingredients 7
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:
- Use a kitchen scale to measure ingredients for accuracy. This is especially important for gluten-free baking.
- If you don't have a kitchen scale, use measuring cups that have been leveled off with a knife.
- For the best results, use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the taste of your bread.
- Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will develop the gluten in the flour, which will make the bread tough.
- Bake the bread in a preheated oven. This will help the bread rise evenly.
- Don't open the oven door during baking. This will cause the bread to fall.
- Let the bread cool completely before slicing and serving. This will help the bread hold its shape.
Conclusion:
Unleavened communion bread is a simple but delicious bread that can be made at home with just a few ingredients. It is a perfect choice for those who are looking for a gluten-free or vegan bread option. With a little planning, you can enjoy fresh, homemade communion bread for your next special occasion.
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