Unleavened bread, also known as matzah, is a significant part of various religious and cultural practices, including Jewish Passover and Christian communion. Its unique texture and symbolism make it a distinctive food item. This article offers a collection of recipes for unleavened bread, catering to diverse dietary needs and preferences.
For those seeking a traditional unleavened bread recipe, there's a classic matzah recipe that captures the essence of this ancient bread. It's made with simple ingredients like flour, water, and salt, resulting in a thin, cracker-like bread. For a gluten-free option, a recipe using almond flour and tapioca flour provides a delicious alternative. Additionally, a vegan unleavened bread recipe caters to those with plant-based dietary choices, using ingredients like flaxseed and chickpea flour.
If you prefer a sweet variation, a recipe for unleavened bread with honey adds a subtle sweetness to the bread without compromising its integrity. And for a more flavorful experience, a recipe for unleavened bread with herbs and spices infuses the bread with aromatic flavors.
These recipes not only provide a variety of options for unleavened bread but also cater to different dietary needs and preferences. Whether you're observing a religious tradition, following a specific diet, or simply seeking a unique culinary experience, these unleavened bread recipes offer something for everyone.
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!
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).
UNLEAVENED COMMUNION BREAD
Make and share this Unleavened Communion Bread recipe from Food.com.
Provided by moose_kristi
Categories Breads
Time 20m
Yield 40 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F Mix the flour and salt. Add the water to the oil without mixing. Add this to the dry mix and add in the honey. Mix with a fork. Flatten onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Score into bite-sized pieces, or use a bottle cap to make round wafers. Bake 10-15 minute.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 26.6, Fat 1.4, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 14.7, Carbohydrate 3.2, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.9, Protein 0.3
UNLEAVENED CRUMBLE COMMUNION BREAD
It's that time of year - 1st Holy Communion is here! I found this on cooks.com, as the Holy Communion recipe posted at zaar contains a nut extract and many children have allergies to nuts. I have yet to make this, so I estimated on prep time.
Provided by mermaidmagic
Categories Breads
Time 35m
Yield 1 Please let me know if you make this!
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Sift together the flour, sugar and salt.
- Cut in shortening.
- Add a little bit of milk at a time, and only enough to form into dough.
- Roll dough (using floured rolling pin) to 1/4 inch thick. Cut into 1/2 inch squares.
- Bake at 375 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until done.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1223.5, Fat 70.5, SaturatedFat 17.9, Cholesterol 4.3, Sodium 791.8, Carbohydrate 134.6, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 38.1, Protein 13.9
UNLEAVENED BREAD
This is an easy recipe that is the consistency of a heavy bread.
Provided by Sara
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
- Mix flour and salt in a large bowl. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture.
- Beat eggs and melted butter together; pour into the well in the flour mixture and mix with a fork until crumbly. Slowly add milk to the flour mixture, using hands to mix the dough into a ball.
- Roll dough into a flat loaf and put onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in preheated oven until lightly browning along the edges, 15 to 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.9 calories, Carbohydrate 47.1 g, Cholesterol 104.8 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 9.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 458.2 mg, Sugar 3.1 g
Tips for Making Unleavened Bread for Communion
- Use high-quality ingredients. The quality of your ingredients will greatly affect the taste of your unleavened bread. Use the best flour, water, and salt that you can find.
- Follow the recipe carefully. Unleavened bread is a simple bread to make, but it's important to follow the recipe carefully to ensure that it turns out properly.
- Knead the dough well. Kneading the dough helps to develop the gluten, which gives the bread its structure. Knead the dough for at least 5 minutes, or until it is smooth and elastic.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place. The dough will need to rise for about an hour, or until it has doubled in size. Place the dough in a warm place, such as a sunny window or near a warm oven.
- Bake the bread in a preheated oven. The bread should be baked in a preheated oven at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for about 20 minutes, or until it is golden brown.
- Let the bread cool before serving. Once the bread is baked, let it cool for a few minutes before serving. This will help to ensure that the bread is easy to break.
Conclusion
Unleavened bread is a simple and delicious bread that is perfect for communion. It is a symbol of the body of Christ and is a reminder of his sacrifice for us. With a little planning and preparation, you can easily make your own unleavened bread at home.
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