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Classic Matzo Brei

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Classic Matzo Brei for Passover brunch, made with soaked matzo that’s gently scrambled with eggs and finished with a pinch of salt and a drizzle of syrup.

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There are no bells and whistles with this matzo dish. Nothing fancy and no fancy ingredients. It is simple, ‘in your face’- ‘give it t me now’, matzo brei.

This is the way my Grandpa would make matzo brei when I was a kid . I would often spend the weekends with my grandparents when I was little and this was the first thing we woke up to on Saturday mornings. Before grandma and I shopped all day at the mall, grandpa was was already up making matzo brei.

What is Matzo Brei?

Matzo brei is simple and quick, and that’s the beauty of it. It is basically just soaked matzo + egg that is scrambled together in butter and topped with syrup.

Nowadays, I’ve seen matzo brei being made in a bunch of different ways, such as a matzo brei fritatta and baking it or making it savory with fancy herbs. But honestly, when I think of matzo brei, I just want it exactly like grandpa made it. Egg+ matzo+ syrup, that’s it.

How to make Matzo Brei

1) break up matzo and put in a wide dish ow bowl. Add enough water to cover matzo. Allow to soak for about 10 minutes.

Classic Matzo Brie via LittleFerraroKitchen.com

2) Drain water out, squeezing the matzo to make sure all the water is out. It will look mushy. Add whisked eggs and mix together. Add salt and pepper.

Classic Matzo Brie via LittleFerraroKitchen.com

3) Heat a skillet with butter and add matzo mixture. Scramble gently until eggs are light and fluffy.

Classic Matzo Brie via LittleFerraroKitchen.com

4) When done, plate up your matzo brei and drizzle good maple syrup on top.

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Classic Matzo Brei

Classic Matzo Brei for Passover brunch, made with soaked matzo that's gently scrambled with eggs and finished with a pinch of salt and a drizzle of syrup.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time5 mins
Total Time15 mins
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: Jewish
Keyword: classic matzo brei, matzo brei, matzo brei recipe
Calories: 447kcal
Author: Samantha Ferraro

Ingredients

  • 2 matzo broken into pieces
  • 2 eggs whisked
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • Salt to taste
  • Syrup for drizzling

Instructions

  • Break up matzo and put in a wide dish ow bowl. Add enough water to cover matzo. Allow to soak for about 10 minutes.
  • Drain water out, squeezing the matzo to make sure all the water is out. It will look mushy. Add whisked eggs and mix together. Add salt and pepper.
  • Heat a skillet with butter and add matzo mixture. Scramble gently until eggs are light and fluffy.
  • When done, plate up your matzo brei and drizzle good maple syrup on top.

Nutrition

Calories: 447kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 357mg | Sodium: 225mg | Potassium: 184mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 825IU | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 3mg

Other favorite Passover Recipes:

Lemon Saffron Matzo Ball Soup

Baklava Bimuelos

Slow Cooker Brisket with Red Wines and Onions

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  1. Susan says

    March 19, 2013 at 8:51 am

    This is the only way to make matzoh brei! Also happy to see your in the salty camp! Never understood adding sugar and jam to it.

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