Matzah Brei is one of my favorite Passover foods and I don’t even like eggs. It’s one of those traditional dishes where every family has their way of making it and it’s based on the same idea as French toast. Usually the matzah is soaked in water before adding eggs and frying in some butter or oil. It can be made sweet or savory and with any add-ins or flavors you like. Read more about Matzah Brei here.
This version keeps it simple with just a bit of cinnamon and maple syrup with a nod to traditional French toast. The main change I made from most matzah brei is instead of soaking in water first, I soaked the matzah in a mix of eggs and milk. It needs to soak a bit longer this way but the rich flavorful result is worth it.
Ingredients
Servings 4 servings
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup milk
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla
- 4 sheets matzah
- Butter for frying
- Fresh fruit and powdered sugar for serving
Nutritional Facts
Nutrition Facts
Matzah Brei French Toast
Amount per Serving
Calories
270
% Daily Value*
Fat
14
g
22
%
Saturated Fat
8
g
50
%
Trans Fat
0.5
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
4
g
Cholesterol
114
mg
38
%
Sodium
129
mg
6
%
Potassium
104
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
29
g
10
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
4
g
4
%
Protein
6
g
12
%
Vitamin A
501
IU
10
%
Vitamin C
0.04
mg
0
%
Calcium
54
mg
5
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Instructions
- In a medium sized bowl mix together eggs, milk, cinnamon, maple syrup, and vanilla.
- Cut your sheets of matzah into quarters, then soak the matzah in your milk mixture for about 20 minutes.
- Once the matzah gets pretty soggy, heat a cast iron pan with some butter. Fry your matzah until golden brown and flip to cook the other side.
- Once fully cooked, serve with fresh fruit and powdered sugar.
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Can this be made in a regular frying pan if you don’t have a cast iron?
Sounds delicious - if only I didn't have diabetes I would make it!
Make it sugar substitute and sugar free syrup