How is unleavened bread made?
Unleavened bread is used in religious ceremonies in the Christian and Jewish faiths. It is a remembrance of both the Passover, when the Jews were escaping from Egypt, and the death of Jesus Christ.LeaveningLeavening is anything that helps bread rise. Any bread that is made without yeast is unleavened bread.IngredientsWater, oil, flour and salt are the primary ingredients of unleavened bread. Additional spices can be added for flavor.PreparationAfter the ingredients are mixed together, they must be rolled out into flat discs for baking.BakingUnleavened bread is typically fast-baking bread, because it is thin and does not rise. It can take only 15 minutes to bake, and is baked at a temperature of 350 degrees.EatingUnleavened bread can be used in many ways in a meal. It can be used like leavened bread, like flatbread, or like a tortilla. Unleavened bread can also be eaten by itself. It can be used like crackers and prepared with cheeses and meats.
