Matzo Brei Pancakes

Name: Matzo Brei Pancakes
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 10 - 12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 6 sheets matzo, broken into 1- to 2-inch pieces (we used Streit’s); 4 large eggs; 1/2 tsp. kosher salt; 2 1/2 to 3 Tbsp unsalted butter; Jam, for serving

Feast on mini (and extra-crisp) versions of the traditional Jewish dish.

By Tina MartinezPublished: Feb 27, 2023

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Yields:

10 - 12 serving(s)

Total Time:

30 mins

Cal/Serv:

307

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In this 3-ingredient recipe, broken sheets of matzo are soaked until softened, folded with beaten eggs, and cooked up by the spoonful until crisp. Serve the pancakes with your favorite jam for a lovely dose of sweetness.

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Ingredients

6
sheets matzo, broken into 1- to 2-inch pieces (we used Streit’s)
4
large eggs
1/2 tsp.
kosher salt
2 1/2
to 3 Tbsp unsalted butter
Jam, for serving

Directions

1. Step 1In large bowl, combine matzo with enough water to cover; let sit until softened, 5 minutes. Drain, gently pressing out excess water.
2. Step 2In medium bowl, beat eggs and salt. Add matzo and fold gently until just combined.
3. Step 3Melt 1 tablespoon butter in large nonstick skillet on medium. In batches, add spoonfuls of batter (about 1/4 cup each) and cook until golden brown, 3 minutes, then flip and cook until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes more; transfer to wire rack. Repeat with remaining mixture, melting 1/2 tablespoon butter in pan for each new batch. Serve with jam if desired.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (per serving): About 307 calories, 13.5 g fat (6.5 g saturated), 11 g protein, 312 mg sodium, 36 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber

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