What happens if you eat bread on Passover?

Leavened and fermented grain products are prohibited to commemorate our freedom from Egyptian slavery. When the Jews escaped Egypt (led by Moses), they didn’t have time to let their breads rise before going into the desert. Because of this, any type of leavened bread or bread product is prohibited during Passover.

What kind of bread did the Israelites eat during Passover?

Also spelled matzoh and matza, matzah is the unleavened bread eaten (instead of bagels, sandwich bread and pita) during Passover. No matter how you spell it, matzah is the quintessential Passover food.

Why is Passover bread unleavened?

Jews consume unleavened breads such as matzo during Passover as commanded in Exodus 12:18. Per the Torah, the newly emancipated Israelites had to leave Egypt in such a hurry that they could not so much as spare time for their breads to rise; as such, bread which cannot rise is eaten as a reminder.

Is cheese okay for Passover?

Cheese is the most kosher-sensitive dairy product—and Passover is no exception. Cultures can be nourished and grown on substances that are chametz—such as bleu cheese cultures, which are grown from bread—and they also commonly share the same processing equipment as non-kosher materials.

Is Sourdough unleavened bread?

Sourdough is the oldest form of leavened bread, dating back to Ancient Egypt. Before the use of commercial yeast, all bread was either unleavened or sourdough. It is thought that sourdough bread was first made on accident when unleavened bread dough was left sitting out, and wild yeast began to grow in the dough.

What is considered leaven for Passover?

One of the most important activities that is part of the traditional preparation for Passover is the elimination of anything that has leaven in it (Hebrew: hametz). Despite the way the offering is prepared, it must be unleavened (matzah) and thus contain no se’or (sour dough yeast) or it is leavened bread.

Can you eat pizza on Passover?

During Passover, Jewish law prohibits the consumption of food items that are made with yeast or leavening agents. Given these restrictions, some individuals will make pizza by substituting matzo for traditional pizza crust.