Matzah

Matzah
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    5 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    20 mins
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    228

Experience the tradition of Passover with this simple yet profound unleavened bread. Our Matzah recipe honors the ancient practice, emphasizing speed and precision to achieve that signature crispy texture. Ready in under 20 minutes, this is a taste of history you can create in your own kitchen.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    12 g
  • Fiber
    0 g
  • Protein
    2 g
  • Saturated Fat
    0 g
  • Sodium
    121 mg
  • Fat
    1 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Preheat your oven to a blazing 475°F (245°C), positioning a rack at the top. Place a sturdy baking sheet inside to preheat. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Lightly dust a clean work surface and rolling pin with flour.

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Recipe View In a mixing bowl, place the 1 cup of flour. Immediately start a timer for 16 minutes. Gradually add water, a tablespoon at a time, stirring with a fork until a shaggy dough forms.

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Recipe View Turn the dough onto the floured surface. Knead vigorously and rapidly until smooth, about 30 seconds to 1 minute.

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Recipe View Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces. Swiftly roll each piece into a ball, then flatten into a 5-inch round. Continue rolling, increasing the size by about an inch each time, resting for a few seconds before rolling again to approximately 8 inches in diameter. The dough should be paper-thin.

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Recipe View Using a fork, prick each round thoroughly about 25 times to prevent puffing. Flip and repeat.

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Recipe View With at least 5 minutes remaining on your timer, carefully remove the hot baking sheet from the oven. Place the prepared dough rounds onto the sheet.

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Recipe View Bake on the top rack for 2 minutes. Flip the matzah and bake for another 2 minutes, or until lightly browned and crisp.

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Recipe View Transfer to a wire rack to cool. Lightly brush each matzah with olive oil and sprinkle generously with kosher salt.

The key to perfect Matzah is speed! Work quickly to prevent the dough from rising.
Don't be afraid to use more flour while rolling to achieve a very thin dough.
A preheated baking sheet is essential for achieving a crispy texture.
Adjust salt according to your preference. A coarser salt adds a delightful crunch.

Ardith Koepp

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.9/ 5 ( 76 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (10)
  • Abigail Glover

    I added a pinch of black pepper for a bit of spice. Worked perfectly!

  • Charles Gutkowski

    I had to add a little more water to get the dough to come together, but the end result was great.

  • Buster Nikolaus

    Be careful not to overbake - they can burn easily!

  • Clifford Pacocha

    Next time, I'm going to try adding some rosemary and sea salt for extra flavor.

  • Elijah Purdy

    Great recipe, very simple and easy to follow.

  • Verda Windler

    This recipe worked perfectly! The matzah was crispy and delicious.

  • Sean Farrell

    My family loved this recipe! It's so much better than store-bought matzah.

  • Maia Krajcik

    The 18-minute time limit adds a fun challenge to the baking process.

  • Friedrich Franeckizieme

    This recipe is a keeper! Thank you for sharing!

  • Lenna Smith

    I found it helpful to keep a bowl of flour nearby for dusting as I rolled out the dough.

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