Matzos

Store in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain crispness. It's a very dry product, so it has a long shelf life if kept from moisture.

Crush matzo into crumbs to use as a binder for meatballs or as a coating for fried foods.

Soak matzo in water or broth to soften it for dishes like matzo brei (scrambled matzo).

Top with butter, cream cheese, or your favorite savory spread for a simple snack.

Butter or margarine

Cream cheese

Smoked salmon

Honey

Soup (especially during Passover)

Gefilte fish

Expecting matzo to be soft and chewy like regular bread; it is intentionally crisp and brittle.

Adding leavening agents when making homemade matzo, which defeats its unleavened purpose and is forbidden during Passover.