The Israelites left Egypt in such haste, they could not wait for their bread dough to rise. The resulting product was matza. (Exodus 12:39). The other reason for eating matza is symbolic: On the one hand, matza symbolizes redemption and freedom, but it is also (lechem oni), "poor man's bread." Thus it serves as a reminder to be humble, and to not forget what life was like in servitude. Eating the "bread of affliction" is both a lesson in humility and an act that enhances one's appreciation of freedom.5c flour, 1pt whipping cream, 1 2/3sticks butter. Knead, knead, knead bake at 450 12 min on cookie sheet.
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and the making of traditions that help us remember! Good stuff.
I'm home tonight with a sick little one...so I'll have to do my remembering here.
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