"Tara" > wrote in message
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> On Sun, 20 Aug 2006 19:38:43 GMT, "Mordechai Housman"
> > wrote:
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>>You break up the matzah into pieces. Soak the matzah in water. When
>>soft, take it out, and drain it. Some people squeeze it a bit to get
>>out
>>the excess water. I think it tastes better if you do that.
>
> Thank you! How long does it take for the matzah to soften?

Not long at all. I can't give exact figures. I'd say less than a minute.
I also happen to like it only partially softened. I like them to retain
a little crunch, if possible. Either way, though, it's delicious.