Matzo
8 servings15 min prep5 min cookEasy
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The Tale of Matzo
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Matzo is an unleavened bread central to Jewish Passover tradition, commemorating the Israelites' hurried exodus from Egypt, when there was no time for bread to rise. It remains one of the most ritually significant breads in Jewish culinary history.
Ingredients
Scale:· 8 servings
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2/3 cup water
Instructions
- 1Preheat oven to 500°F with a baking sheet inside.
- 2Mix flour, salt, and water into a firm dough — do not let it rest (traditionally worked quickly).
- 3Divide into 8 pieces and roll each paper-thin.
- 4Prick all over with a fork to prevent puffing.
- 5Bake directly on the hot sheet 2-3 minutes per side, until crisp and lightly spotted.
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