After all, matzo brei is as adaptable and forgiving as it is comforting. Which makes me wonder why, since matzo is available all year long, I don’t make it more often.

Matzo brei used to be so popular at Hobby’s during Passover that the staff would make 20 or 30 orders before the lunch rush began as they knew they wouldn’t be able to keep up with demand.

How to Make Steven Spielberg’s Matzo Brei Start by crumbling your box of matzo—don't pulverize it, just break it into rough pieces—and soak them in whole milk until they’re softened.

Break the matzo into small pieces, about ½ inch, and add them to the bowl. Gently toss the mixture with a spoon until the matzo is fully coated, then spread it out on the baking sheet.

Matzo brei (pronounced like fry) is one of the few dishes from my childhood that I'll never outgrow. The dampened shards of matzo mixed with beaten eggs and milk and then cooked in butter will ...

My preferred method of preparing the matzo is to break it, dry, into halves or quarters so it fits in the bowl, then soak it in cold water until it’s just pliable and, finally, break it into ...

Matzo brei, which translates to "fried matzo," is a delicious mix of egg-soaked matzo, which is cooked in a skillet like a pancake. It's a standard breakfast or brunch dish served during the eight ...

Matzo brei, which translates to "fried matzo," is a delicious mix of egg-soaked matzo, which is cooked in a skillet like a pancake. It's a standard breakfast or brunch dish served during the eight ...

I’ve rarely had great matzo brei in a restaurant. I’m betting that more than a few of you, refraining from eating out this week in observance of Passover, are making it at home. Here are some ...

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Matzo brei is a simple, comforting dish of Ashkenazi Jewish origin that’s essentially matzo fried with eggs. It's made by mixing mato, which has been softened in hot water, with beaten eggs and ...