Baked Unleavened Bread (Handmade Soft Matzo)
Baked Unleavened Bread is a flatbread with no leavening. This is how to make a quick, handmade, soft Matzo. Known within the Jewish community, it represents a meaningful feast in memorial of the Biblical event called Passover. This recipe for unleavened bread can be eaten for all seven days with no complaints! It's a staple bread every year, especially for the Passover holiday (Pesach).
Ingredients
- 2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour ** ((360 grams, plus more for dusting))
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup water
Instructions
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Make the dough: Combine the ingredients to make a ball of soft dough. It will be slightly tacky.
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Roll out the dough to a large oval shape: Cut a piece of parchment paper 18" long. Sprinkle with flour and roll the dough into a 15x8 oval on the parchment paper.
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Score the top: Lightly score the top by running a knife through it to make diamond shapes. (Don't cut all the way down. This is to make serving easier as each person can tear off a piece).
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Broil the dough in the oven on each side: Transfer the paper onto a baking sheet and place it on the bottom rack of the oven. Broil at High for about 5 minutes per side or until bread is spotted and golden brown.
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