Home Baked Communion Bread

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves: 200 Cuisine: American

Home Baked Communion Bread offers a simple, wholesome treat with a crisp, flaky texture suitable for religious ceremonies or special gatherings. Its mild flavor and easy preparation make it ideal for those seeking a traditional, homemade bread that can be divided into small squares for communal sharing.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups flour
  • 3 tablespoons shortening
  • 4 to 6 tablespoons water
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Mix the flour, shortening, and salt as for pie crust.
  2. Divide the dough into 3 parts.
  3. Roll out each part and score into small squares.
  4. Bake on a thin cookie sheet for 30 minutes at 325°F.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

312 kcal 16% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 2.6g 5% DV
Total Fat 25.3g 32% DV
Carbs 19.1g 7% DV
Fiber 0.7g 2% DV
Sugar 0.1g

Electrolytes

Sodium 9690.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 28.8mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Calcium 12.3mg 1% DV
Iron 1.2mg 7% DV
Diet fit Low-carb Under 400 cal
Contains Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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