Matzo Brei

Name: Matzo Brei
Prep time: PT0D0H0M
Cook time: PT0D0H15M
Total time: PT0D0H15M
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Four 6-by-6-in. sheets thin salted matzo (not shmura matzo); 4 eggs; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter

This scrambled egg and matzo recipe is sure to please at Passover—or any time of year.

Serves
4
Cook
15 minutes

ANDRÉ BARANOWSKI

By Barbara Wand

Published on March 26, 2013

Matzo brei in its simplest form is matzo sheets lightly scrambled with eggs. Each family has its own traditional version, either savory or sweet. This recipe comes to us from Barbara Wand, a home cook in Newton, Massachusetts, who makes matzo brei every year for Passover; she usually serves it with jam or maple syrup.

Ingredients

Four 6-by-6-in. sheets thin salted matzo (not shmura matzo)
4 eggs
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 Tbsp. unsalted butter

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Instructions

Step 1

In a medium bowl, break the matzo into 2-inch pieces. Pour 2 cups of hot water over the matzo and soak until softened, 2–3 minutes. Drain in a colander, then rinse the matzo with cold water and drain again, squeezing out the excess water.

Step 2

In a separate medium bowl, beat the eggs. Stir in the matzo and season to taste with salt and black pepper.

Step 3

In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. When the foam subsides, add the matzo mixture and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and broken up into large fluffy curds, 4–5 minutes. Divide the matzo brei among four plates and serve immediately.