Unleavened Bread (Matzah) - Alyona's Cooking

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Unleavened Bread Recipe

Many variations of flatbread can be made for meals at any time of year. However, if you strictly want to follow the Halakha (Jewish law) for Pesach (Passover), then Kosher flour such as wheat (preferably a kind that doesn’t come into contact with water at any stage during its production) is recommended. But that doesn’t mean you can’t make unleavened bread with the flour you have on hand.

That being said, our Passover is Christ, “For Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed” 1 Corinthians 5:7; however, that doesn’t mean we can’t meditate upon the scriptures and look unto the Old Testament as examples of God’s redemption of His people.

Passover is a great opportunity to make unleavened bread, especially to give meaning to the Passover holiday so that God can be glorified and pondered upon during Passover, for He is worthy.

I’ve omitted olive oil for this recipe to make it more of an authentic unleavened bread, but 4 Tbsp of olive oil could be used to make this if you are not strictly following Jewish regulations. It is possible to bake the entire batch by rolling out, scoring, and baking about 3 minutes on each side. Serve this bread along with a fresh salad from greens and pair with these delicious Easy Grilled Chicken Kabobs and some ranch dressing dip. It’s like eating naan bread but without leavening!

Ingredients for Unleavened bread:

• 2 cups + 2 TBSP flour
• 1 cup of cold water
• 1/2 tsp salt

How to Make Unleavened Bread (Matzah):

1. Combine the salt and flour in a large bowl. Stir in the water until the dough comes together. Knead for 5 minutes.

2. Preheat skillet over medium-low heat.

3. Pinch off seven pieces of dough and form into balls. Roll out each piece on a lightly floured surface (approx 6-7-inch ovals).

4. Cook on a hot skillet for 2 minutes on each side. Serve or store covered.

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Unleavened Bread (Matzah)

4.27 from 67 votes By: Alyona Demyanchuk 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. Review Print Pin Prep Time: 5 minutes minsCook Time: 15 minutes minsTotal Time: 20 minutes mins Servings: 7 flatbreadsCourse: BreadCuisine: Jewish Cook ModePrevent your screen from going dark

Ingredients

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

Instructions

• Combine the salt and flour 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 seven 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 (per serving)

1Matzah Serving138kcal Calories29g Carbs4g Protein1g Fat1g Saturated Fat169mg Sodium41mg Potassium1g Fiber1g Sugar7mg Calcium2mg Iron

• Full Nutrition Label
• Nutrition Disclosure

Nutrition FactsUnleavened Bread (Matzah)Serving Size 1 MatzahAmount per ServingCalories138% Daily Value*Fat 1g2%Saturated Fat 1g6%Sodium 169mg7%Potassium 41mg1%Carbohydrates 29g10%Fiber 1g4%Sugar 1g1%Protein 4g8%Calcium 7mg1%Iron 2mg11%* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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