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Best matzo (plain, for Passover), according to chefs

Two picks, each tied to a named taster and a public source — from Serious Eats tasters, Eater tasters and LA Mag tasters. Recommendations come from seriouseats.com, eater.com and lamag.com.

Holiday pantry · The ranking

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    Top pick

    Yehuda Matzos (Passover, unsalted)

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    Won Serious Eats’ blind three-brand showdown (“the Neapolitan pizza of matzo”; nearly every taster’s favorite) and again its 12-matzo test as best unsalted: “a subtle but noticeable toasted, nutty flavor.” Baked in Jerusalem since 1949.
    Where to buy · amazon.com ↗Instacart ↗Source: seriouseats.com ↗
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    Streit’s Passover Matzos

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    Second in Serious Eats’ blind showdown: “quite flavorful” at the charred edges with a light crispness, milder in the middle. Made on the Lower East Side from 1925, and about 40% of the U.S. matzo market.
    Where to buy · amazon.com ↗Instacart ↗Source: seriouseats.com ↗

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Questions, answered

What is the best matzo (plain, for Passover), according to chefs?
MyTastr’s top pick is Yehuda Matzos (Passover, unsalted), chosen by Serious Eats tasters. Won Serious Eats’ blind three-brand showdown (“the Neapolitan pizza of matzo”; nearly every taster’s favorite) and again its 12-matzo test as best unsalted: “a subtle but noticeable toasted, nutty flavor.” Baked in Jerusalem since 1949. Source: seriouseats.com ↗
What are the other top picks for matzo (plain, for Passover)?
No. 2 is Streit’s Passover Matzos, chosen by Serious Eats tasters. Only two picks have cleared the bar so far. Each card above links to the original source.
How does MyTastr choose these picks?
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