unleavened
adjective
un·leav·ened
ˌən-ˈle-vənd 
: made without leaven : (such as yeast or baking powder) : not leavened
unleavened bread
Literally "little cakes," tortillas are flat, unleavened rounds that can be made from either corn or wheat flour.—
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During Passover, leavened foods are prohibited, and the only grain product permitted is unleavened bread, called matzo, according to Britannica.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Mar. 2026
During the holiday, which runs from April 1 through April 9 this year, Jews abstain from bread that has risen and rely heavily on the unleavened bread for meals.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026
But the historical roots of the unleavened bread are said to trace back to Greece and its flatbread, pita.
—Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 20 Feb. 2026
This unleavened twist on lasagna is a great way to use leftover matzo.
—Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 12 Feb. 2026
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Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Mar. 2026
During the holiday, which runs from April 1 through April 9 this year, Jews abstain from bread that has risen and rely heavily on the unleavened bread for meals.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026
But the historical roots of the unleavened bread are said to trace back to Greece and its flatbread, pita.
—Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 20 Feb. 2026
This unleavened twist on lasagna is a great way to use leftover matzo.
—Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 12 Feb. 2026
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“Unleavened.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unleavened. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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