Passover Popovers is moist and has a soft crumb. This recipe is versatile and can be made as muffins, and would be a great addition to any meal.
I originally baked these beautiful Passover Popovers as a part of a monthly bread baking challenge. The theme of the month was Jewish breads. My experience with Jewish bread is that I have eaten Jewish Rye which is delicious and found in many wonderful delis. While I’ve never baked Jewish rye, I was thinking that this might be a popular recipe. I always push myself to try recipes that I haven’t made before.
I found this recipe for Passover Popovers. Passover Popovers are made with Matzah Meal, or Matzah Cake Meal or a combination of both. Matzah Meal resembles breadcrumbs to me and contains only wheat flour and water.
This was a very simple recipe to make, but it was unlike any bread recipe I have ever made. This recipe’s title states that they were popovers, but the instructions have you fill muffin tins, so I used both pans. They both came out beautifully, so use what you have available to you.
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- 1.5 cups of water
- 1/2 cup oil canola for kosher option
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1.5 cups matzah cake meal
- 7 eggs
- Combine water and oil and bring to a boil.
Remove from the heat and, using a wooden spoon, stir in dry ingredients until well combined. The batter will be very thick. Allow popovers to cool slightly.
Stir in eggs one at a time until well combined. Rest batter for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Grease a muffin or popover pan. Fill cups 3/4 full.
- Bake muffins for 20 to 25 minutes and popovers 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and turn out onto a towel or cooling rack and allow to cool.
Recipe by Rabbi Phyllis Sommer, http://www.reformjudaism.org/jewish-life/food-recipes/matzah-meal-popovers
Sadly this particular challenge group ended, but I definitely made some amazing recipes with this group and learned so much from these talented bakers. Don’t be afraid to try something new and find a baking challenge group that will keep you actively learning. It’s great fun! ! These Passover Popovers were definitely a success!
Here are a couple more bread recipes that are definitely successes!
Sweet Russian Chocolate Braid
Soft and Buttery Brioche Buns
6 Ingredient Simple Classic Italian Bread
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This is awesome Julie! 😀 I LOVE popovers and this is great idea to make it with Matzah! I definitely want to try this out 🙂
Thank you Dini! It was sure an experience for me. I’ve never used Matzah before and it was so easy not having to wait for bread to raise. Let me know if you do and what you think. They were much lighter than what I expected because the dough was so thick.
I had the same level of Jewish bread experience as you did up to now. And love your find and recipe, they look great.
Thank you Evelyne! I sure didn’t know what to expect so was actually pleasantly surprised. It was a fun challenge.
I love that these have a matzah base – what a fun idea! I love the look of both…but am a sucker for those tall popover-style! 🙂
Thank you Heather! It was a fun theme. I had no experience with matzah, and now I can say that I do.
I was totally intrigued when I saw you were making Passover popovers because I couldn’t imagine what they’d be like. But let’s hear it for good old matzo meal; it sure is versatile. These actually look GOOD and you can’t say that about too many Passover workarounds. Can’t wait to give them a try. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you Robin! It was the first time that I have used Matzo and the batter was soooo thick that I could even imagine that these popovers would be as light and soft as they were. I loved the experience.
Ooooohh yummy!!!
Thank you Amanda!
These look really yummy, Julie! I’ve never made popovers before. I have always heard they are tricky. Yours sure came out beautiful!
These were not hard at all, and quite frankly, I was amazed that they came out as light as they did since the batter was like mud! It’s the first time I’d ever tried Matzah. It was a great experience.
Thank you, Julie! Your popovers are lovely looking. Special bonus: Your recipe looks absolutely do-able! I will be seeking out matzah cake meal on my next trip to the market =) P.s. Love your philosophy of doing at least one thing a day that brings you joy.
Thank you! This recipe is very easy! The matzah may also be listed as just Matzah meal. Mine was but I googled it and it was o.k. I love to think of something that I am looking forward to everyday before my feet hit the floor. Sometimes it’s just not having a ton to do! Thanks again for stopping by!
What a great find! They are so cute!!! Very cool choice.
Thank you Karen. They were a fun choice.
Those popovers look warm, comforting and delicious Julie! 🙂
Thank you! They were thick and heavy to make but baked up nice and soft. I wasn’t sure what I would get.
I love popovers with prime rib! Never used matzah before but I bet they were delicious 🙂
These were so easy to make Judi! Prime rib? Yum!
Cool! And very pretty! I wish I had one now…
Thank you! I wish there was a virtual share button. Maybe that’s next?
Wouldn’t that be great?
I’ve never used Matzah, but your popovers look beautiful. I’m sure they were yummy! 🙂
Thank you Ana! I never had either. The dough was so thick that I didn’t think they would even turn out, but they did. 🙂
I JUST got a pop-over pan. I’ll definitely give these a try soon. Thanks for the recipe.
Thank you! Please let me know what you think!
I will HAVE to make popovers sometime because these look soooo delicious! I love how simple and no-fuss you’ve made these!
Thank you! They were very easy! Enjoy your day.
YUM! I love popovers! I want these so bad! Do you have to have the special popover pan to bake these?
Thank you! I do that pan. It was one of those pans that I just had to have and have used twice. They did bake beautifully in the muffin pan too.
I am loving your bread baking series Julie. So much to learn and discover along the way.
These popups are so cute and an easy recipe to follow. I have tasted the Jewish breads and they are really different from te default breads in a good way! Will keep an eye to try these somewhere!❤️
Thank you Sonal! I’m having quite a bit of fun with the breads. Like John says, we need something with our butter. 🙂
men and their bread
Oooo such a sumptuous looking bread , just loving this Julie…. yummm
Thank you Chitra!
I was married to a Jewish guy long ago and really did not like anything Matzah. I also did not like much else either. Jewish rye though, yummm.
Thank you! I’ve never had matzah anything but these are good! I’ve always been hesitant on a lot of jewish dishes and still haven’t dove in very far, but like you, the rye bread is delicious!
I love popovers and made with Matzah, you are my hero 🙂
Awe thank you Sarah!
Oh my goodness those popovers look perfect! I really need to get a popover pan, since the tall ones just look so good 😀
Thank you Claudia! I saw some beautiful popovers and couldn’t wait to get a pan for them. I’ve only used it twice, but the are fun!
One of my favorite treats ever! They never end up looking as poofy as yours though so I’m going to try your recipe and see how it goes! Happy FF!
Thank you Cynthia! They are easy to make and I hope you enjoy them! I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
I’ve never made popovers–these sound really good, Julie!
Thank you Nancy!
I’m sure they were amazing!
Thank you Margherita!
You know, I’ve never had popovers – passover ones or otherwise! But these do look really yummy 🙂
Thanks Michelle!
How delicious! Thank you so much for linking up at Tasty Tuesday! This post has been pinned on the Tasty Tuesday Pinterest board! I love having you and can’t wait to see you next week!
So cute!
Thank you!