Matzo Meal

Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Matzo meal keeps well for many months if moisture is kept out.

Matzo meal is coarser than flour; use slightly less liquid in recipes to avoid thick, gluey batters.

For finer texture, use cake meal (also called fine matzo meal) in delicate baked goods.

Works well as a breading for fried foods—it crisps nicely.

Not a 1:1 replacement for all-purpose flour; recipes designed for matzo meal will turn out best.

Using the same amount of matzo meal as flour in traditional recipes; matzo meal absorbs liquid differently.

Confusing matzo meal with cake meal (they're different grinds; cake meal is finer).

Assuming matzo meal is gluten-free; standard matzo (made from wheat) is not.