Matzah Babka Recipe

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matzah babka recipe

Matzah Babka is a giant pancake made out of matzah.  The recipe for Matzah Babka is similar to Matzah Brie, except the Babka makes one huge pan-sized pancake and Matzah Brie makes individual fried matzah pancakes. Matzah Babka is a traditional Passover recipe for Russian Jews.

To make matzah babka, the matzo pieces are moistened with water, then mixed with the egg and then fried on a frying pan.  The whole Babka pancake is then flipped and fried on the other side.  As a result, you get a nicely browned fried matzah babka – perfect for Passover table!

Matzah Babka Recipe

Preparation time: 3 minutes

Cooking time: 6 minutes

Matzah Babka Ingredients

  • 6 sheets of matzah
  • 1/2 cup hot water
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp oil

Instructions How To Make Matzah Babka

  • To make matzah babka, first break the matzo into pieces. Pour water over the matzah, then drain the water right away.
  • Whisk the eggs with a fork, then mix in the salt.
  • Mix the eggs with the matzah.
  • Heat the oil on a small 8-inch frying pan over medium-high heat.
  • Press the matzah and eggs mixture into the bottom of the frying pan, forming one large pancake.
  • Cook the babka for 3 minutes on one side, or until golden brown.
  • To flip the matzah babka without breaking it, you need a large plate. Carefully flip the babka pancake onto a plate, then put back on a frying pan to cook the other side.
  • Cook the babka on another side for 3 minutes, or until browned.
  • Slide the matzah babka from the frying pan onto a plate.

Enjoy this yummy fried matzah babka – so crispy and browned!  For a baked matzah option, check out baked matzah kugel recipe.

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