📍 Where this dish comes from: Old City of Jerusalem · The Western Wall
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This is the same almond flour matzah used in the matzah brei earlier in this book, given its own recipe here since it’s genuinely useful on its own throughout the entire eight days of Passover.
What You’ll Need
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 140kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups almond flour
- 3 tbsp butter or olive oil melted
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment.
- Mix almond flour, melted butter or oil, egg, and salt into a dough.
- Divide in half. Roll each half as thin as possible between two sheets of parchment.
- Cut into large cracker shapes and prick all over with a fork.
- Bake 10–12 minutes, until golden and crisp.
- Cool completely before storing.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 140kcal | Protein: 5g | Fat: 12g | Fiber: 2g
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Health Benefits
- Almond flour provides fiber and healthy fats that traditional wheat matzah lacks.
- A naturally gluten-free option for the eight days of Passover, when leavened wheat products are avoided.
- Stores well at room temperature for several days in an airtight container.

