Best 7 Unleavened Bread For Passover Recipes

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During Passover, unleavened bread, known as matzah, holds significant importance as it symbolizes the Israelites' hasty departure from Egypt, when they did not have time to let their bread rise. Unleavened bread is a flat, cracker-like bread made with a simple mixture of flour and water. While traditional matzah is often bland and dry, there are many creative and delicious ways to elevate its flavor and texture.

This article presents a collection of unleavened bread recipes that cater to various dietary preferences and tastes, making it an ideal resource for both experienced bakers and those new to Passover baking. From classic matzah recipes to innovative variations like almond flour matzah and gluten-free matzah, this article offers a diverse range of options to suit every need. Additionally, it includes recipes for delicious matzah-based dishes like matzah brei, matzah ball soup, and matzah lasagna, providing inspiration for creating a complete Passover feast. With clear instructions and helpful tips, these recipes ensure a successful and enjoyable baking experience, allowing you to celebrate Passover with delicious and meaningful unleavened bread.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

UNLEAVENED BREAD (THE ORIGINAL LOAF)



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Before the discovery of yeast, the very first baked loaves in history were loaves of unleavened bread.

Provided by Chef Tariq

Categories     Appetizer     Basics     Bread

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1¾ cup White Flour
¼ cup Whole Wheat Flour
1 tsp Salt
1 tbsp Olive Oil
¾ cup Water

Steps:

  • Add all dry ingredients to a bowl and whisk to mix well.
  • Add olive oil, and warm water.
  • Make into a dough. If too wet add a bit of flour, and if to dry add a little more liquid.
  • Divide into equal portions of dough, and form into balls.
  • Roll out into ¼ inch flatbreads.
  • Heat a cast iron pan over a medium to high heat.
  • Cook each loaf for 4 to 5 minutes a side or until cooked.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 kcal, Carbohydrate 38 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 468 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

UNLEAVENED BREAD (MATZAH)



Unleavened Bread (Matzah) image

Unleavened bread is a flatbread that consists of no rising agents. Known as Matzah within the Jewish community--it represents a symbolic element with great importance. This 3 ingredient recipe is a great way to incorporate a Biblical approach to the Passover holiday.

Provided by Alyona Demyanchuk

Categories     Bread

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 cups + 2 TBSP flour ((345 grams))
1 cup cold water
1/2 tsp salt

Steps:

  • Combine the salt and flour together in a large bowl. Stir in the water until the dough comes together. Knead for 5 minutes.
  • Preheat the skillet over medium-low heat.
  • Pinch off 7 pieces of dough and form into balls. Roll out each piece on a lightly floured surface (approx 6-7-inch ovals).
  • Cook on a hot skillet for 2 minutes on each side. Serve or store covered.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Matzah, Calories 138 kcal, Carbohydrate 29 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 169 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g

UNLEAVENED BREAD FOR COMMUNION



Unleavened Bread for Communion image

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 BREAD RECIPE - ISRAELI CLASSIC



Unleavened Bread Recipe - Israeli Classic image

Learn how to make scrumptious and nutritious unleavened bread today. With just 6 ingredients you can enjoy feasting on a Biblical food!

Provided by Adapted from Food at the Time of the Bible, by Miriam Feinberg Vamosh

Categories     Bread     Dinner

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups Whole Wheat Flour (hard white or spelt)
¾ cup Cold Water
2 tablespoons Organic Olive Oil
1 teaspoon Salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven 450°F (260°C).
  • Combine all ingredients with the water to form dough and knead for 3 minutes.
  • Divide into 8 balls. Flatten each into a thin round and prick with a fork.
  • Bake on a greased cookie sheet for 10 minutes in oven.

Nutrition Facts : Carbohydrate 22 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 293 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 1 g, Calories 133 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

UNLEAVENED BREAD FOR PASSOVER



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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

4 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup white flour
2 cups water
1/4 cup honey
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 cup oil

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



Unleavened Bread image

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

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs
2 tablespoons butter, melted
½ cup milk

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

MATZAH



Matzah image

This recipe can be used during the Feast of Unleavened Bread.

Provided by Batyah

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes

Time 28m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 teaspoon all-purpose flour for dusting*
1 cup all-purpose flour*
⅓ cup water, or more if needed
½ teaspoon kosher salt, or as needed
1 teaspoon olive oil, or as needed

Steps:

  • Move an oven rack near the top of oven and preheat oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C). Preheat a heavy baking sheet in the oven.
  • Dust a clean work surface and a rolling pin with 1 teaspoon flour, or as needed. Place 1 cup of flour into a mixing bowl; set a timer for about 16 minutes (18 minutes maximum). Start the timer; pour the water, about 1 tablespoon at a time, into the flour. Stir the water and flour together with a fork until the dough forms a rough ball, remove the dough to the prepared work surface, knead rapidly and firmly until smooth, about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  • Divide the dough into four equal pieces; cut each piece in half again to get 8 pieces total. Swiftly roll each piece into a ball. Roll each piece of dough out into a 5-inch pancake, dusting the top and rolling pin with flour as needed. Gradually roll the pancakes out to a size of about 8 inches, increasing the size of each by about 1 inch, then letting the dough rest for a few seconds before rolling again to the finished size. Roll from the center out. The bread rounds should be very thin. Using a fork, quickly pierce each bread about 25 times, all over, to prevent rising. The holes should go completely through the bread. Flip the bread over, and pierce each piece another 25 times with the fork.
  • With at least 5 minutes left on the timer, remove the hot baking sheet from the preheated oven, and place the rounds onto the baking sheet. Place the baking sheet onto the rack near the top of the oven, and bake for 2 minutes; turn the breads over and bake an additional 2 minutes, until the matzot are lightly browned and crisp.
  • Transfer to a wire rack to cool. Lightly anoint each matzah with olive oil, using a brush, and sprinkle generously with salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 63.3 calories, Carbohydrate 12.2 g, Fat 0.8 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 120.6 mg

Tips:

  • Choose the right flour: Matzo meal or cake meal are the most common flours used for unleavened bread. Matzo meal is made from ground matzo crackers, while cake meal is made from finely milled cake flour. Both flours will produce a light and airy bread.
  • Use cold water: Cold water will help to keep the gluten in the flour from developing, resulting in a more tender bread. You can even use ice water for an even more tender result.
  • Do not overmix the dough: Overmixing the dough will develop the gluten and make the bread tough. Mix the dough just until it comes together, then stop.
  • Let the dough rest: Letting the dough rest for at least 30 minutes before baking will allow the gluten to relax and the bread to rise slightly.
  • Bake the bread at a high temperature: A high temperature will help to create a crispy crust and a light and fluffy interior.

Conclusion:

Unleavened bread is a delicious and versatile bread that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It is also a great option for people who are looking for a gluten-free or low-carb bread. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can easily make your own unleavened bread at home. So what are you waiting for? Give it a try today!

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