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Sweet matzo brei recipe (Passover French Toast)
Sweet matzo brei is a Passover dish made by soaking matzo pieces briefly in water, then combining them with a cinnamon and vanilla flavored egg custard before frying in butter. It creates a tender, slightly crisp scrambled pancake-like dish dusted with cinnamon sugar, served warm with maple syrup or honey for added sweetness.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Total Time
8 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
174 kcal
Course:
Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine:
Israeli
Ingredients
- 2 matzo sheets regular, gluten free or 2 large homemade matzah crackers
- 3 egg
- 2 tablespoon milk
- 2 tablespoons butter for frying, you can also use Earth Balance or olive oil
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
Instructions
- Begin by filling a large bowl or casserole dish with cold water and submerging the matzo crackers in it for 20-30 seconds (if using gluten-free matzo, 20 seconds are enough).
- Break matzo into small pieces or about 1-2 inches. Transfer to a large bowl or casserole dish.
- Whisk together the eggs, milk, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, and vanilla (if using), in a shallow bowl or pie pan.
- Melt the butter in a nonstick frying pan over medium heat.
- Pour the egg mixture on top of the matzo pieces. Mix well to combine, making sure to coat both sides of the bread. Place the matzo pieces with the custard in the frying pan and cook, stirring often, until slightly golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together sugar and remaining cinnamon.
- Transfer to a large platter. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar over matzo brei.
- Serve the sweet matzo brei with maple syrup or honey and enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
174kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Trans Fat
0.2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
139mg
(46%)
Sodium
95mg
(4%)
Potassium
80mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
368IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
0.04mg
(0%)
Calcium
41mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 174
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 174kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 139mg | 46% |
| Sodium | 95mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 80mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 368IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.