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Matzo Brei

By The Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

4.1

(14)

Matzo brei plated on a white plate with a dollop of fruit jam. The brei is plated next to a bowl of broken shards of matzo.
Matzo BreiRomulo Yanes

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 2 servings (But just barely)

Ingredients

2 sheets of matzo
2 large eggs
Salt
Pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Preparation

  1. Break 2 sheets of matzo into ½" pieces; place in a medium bowl. Cover with very hot tap water. Let stand for about 30 seconds, then drain. Beat 2 large eggs in another medium bowl; season with salt and pepper. Add drained matzo; mix until combined and a wet batter forms. Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Spoon scant ¼-cupfuls of batter into skillet, making 4 pancakes. Fry, turning once, until golden and just cooked through, about 1 minute per side. Serve with jam, syrup, or whatever the hell you'd like. These rock.

TagsBon AppétitJewishMatzoMainBreakfastBrunchNut FreeDairy FreeVegetarianFryPassover
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