Matzah pizza
A Passover alternative to traditional pizza crust.
Matzah pizza, also spelled matzoh pizza, is a dish made by topping a piece of matzo with sauce and cheese. It is notable because some people use matzo as a substitute for traditional pizza crust during Passover, when Jewish law prohibits the consumption of leavened bread.
Background
During Passover, Jewish law forbids foods made with yeast or leavening agents. To work around this restriction, some individuals substitute matzo for traditional pizza crust. Food manufacturers now offer kosher-for-Passover pizza crusts, and some recipes replace yeast dough with chopped matzo. Certain restaurants also feature matzo pizza on their Passover menus.
Preparation
Matzah pizza is made by covering a piece of matzo with sauce and melted cheese, and may be eaten as is or baked. If baked, the matzo is first softened in water, or the sauce ingredients serve to soften it. Additional toppings such as figs and asparagus, peppers and feta cheese, or cherry tomatoes, olives, and rosemary may be added. Some recipes recommend crushed tomatoes instead of tomato sauce, or hummus as a substitute for the sauce. The dish can be baked on a sheet in a conventional or microwave oven, or in a casserole pan to resemble layered lasagna. Vegan versions use vegan cheese or omit cheese entirely; observant Jews who avoid mixing meat and dairy may use vegan cheese with meat toppings.
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