Name: Matzah Brei
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 3 min
Total time: 6 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Other
Ingredients: 2 pieces unsalted matzo; 2 eggs; 2 tablespoons milk; 0.5 tsp kosher salt; 2 teaspoons butter or oil

Matzah Brei is a classic Jewish breakfast of matzah cooked with eggs. It is a traditional Jewish dish made from matzah, a type of unleavened bread, and eggs. The matzah is typically broken into small pieces and mixed with beaten eggs, then fried in oil or butter to make a sort of savory pancake. It can be served as a breakfast or brunch dish, and is often topped with sugar, cinnamon, and fruit.

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Instructions

Break the matzo into 1 inch pieces (they don’t have to be even or the same size as one another) and place in a bowl.

Cover the matzo with hot water for 1-2 minutes or until softened.

Drain and squeeze out excess water.

Place the eggs, milk and salt in a bowl and whisk to combine.

Pour the eggs over the drained matzo and mix together.

Heat the butter or oil in a saute pan over medium heat.

Add the egg/matzo mixture to the pan and cook, stirring with a spoon or spatula for 2-3 minutes until eggs are cooked through.

Feel free to make it a sweet dish by adding shredded apples, cinnamon or maple syrup or, you can make it more savory by adding any leftover meat and veggies you may have in the fridge.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Pre-soak for Perfect Texture 💧
Soak broken matzo pieces in milk for 30 seconds to 1 minute—long enough to soften without becoming mushy, creating that ideal creamy-yet-structured bite.
Whisk Eggs with Seasoning First 🥚
Beat eggs with salt and a pinch of white pepper before combining with matzo to ensure even seasoning throughout the entire dish, rather than salting after cooking.
Medium Heat is Your Best Friend 🔥
Cook on medium (not high) heat so the egg sets gently and the matzo crisps at the edges without burning; this prevents a rubbery texture and allows proper browning.
Butter Over Oil for Richness 🧈
Use unsalted butter instead of oil for superior flavor and a golden, crispy exterior that's impossible to achieve with neutral oils alone.
Press and Flip for Even Cooking 🍳
Use a spatula to gently press the mixture into a pancake, then flip only once halfway through cooking to ensure both sides are evenly cooked and crisped.