Ask the Rabbi
- Shabbat and Holidays
- Pesach and the Month of Nissan
- General Questions
Question
If one has the minhag of permitting dipping matza in eggs (matza brei), why is the use of matza meal with eggs not permitted?
Answer
Matzameal with egg is permitted without any doubt, it is wheat flour and eggs that are not to be consumed on Pesach by Ashkenazim.

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