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Matzoh (also called matzo, matzah, or matza) is the traditional substitute for bread during Passover. According to the Torah, when the children of Israel were leaving ancient Egypt, they had no time to wait until their bread rose. So they baked it before it had a chance to rise, and the result was matzoh. For Passover, the ingredients for matzoh are limited to flour and water only.

Needless to say, it’s a bit tasteless, so there’s a big need to diguise or dress it up. One way to do that is to make it into a candy.

Matzoh-Almond Bark from Diana’s Desserts
Makes 12 servings

Ingredients:

1. 5 to 6 pieces plain matzos
2. 1 cup unsalted butter
3. 1 cup granulated or brown sugar
4. 12 oz. semisweet chocolate chips
5. 1/2 cup slivered almonds, crushed (walnuts or pecans may be substituted for the almonds if desired)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 C). Line a cookie sheet or jellyroll pan with aluminum foil topped with parchment paper and lay the matzo in a single layer so that it completely covers the bottom of the pan.
2. In a saucepan, melt the butter and sugar over low heat. Raise the heat and boil the mixture for 3 minutes.
3. Pour the butter and sugar mixture over the matzo and spread it with the back of a spoon. Place the matzo in the oven for 5 minutes.
4. Remove pan from the oven and immediately pour the chocolate chips over the matzo.
5. Return the pan to the oven for 30 seconds to melt the chocolate. Remove the pan from the oven and smooth the chocolate evenly over the matzo with a spatula.
6. Sprinkle the crushed almonds (or crushed walnuts or pecans) over the top. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight. Break into pieces and serve. Matzo Bark keeps for about 1 week covered in the refrigerator.

Another way is to make matzoh pizza. This came from FamilyFun Magazine. Making the cheese slices into the Star of David cracked me up.

Matzoh Pizza

Pizza for Passover? Why not — with a matzoh crust. The kids just may be asking for this quick, appealing snack long after Passover has, well, passed.

Ingredients:

1. 3 to 4 tablespoons of tomato sauce
2. 1 regular matzoh
3. oregano
4. garlic powder
5. cheese
6. toppings such as olives, tomatoes, chopped peppers

Directions:

1. Heat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. For each serving, spread 3 to 4 tablespoons of tomato sauce on 1 regular matzoh, then, if you like, sprinkle on oregano, garlic powder, and toppings such as olives, tomatoes, or chopped peppers.
3. Top the pizza with cheese (we used 2 triangles to form a Star of David) and set the matzoh on a lightly oiled baking sheet.
4. Bake for about 5 minutes or until the cheese melts.

For more matzoh recipes, see About.com’s Matzoh Recipe Index.

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