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Blessing on Matzah During the Year

Question

What blessing is recited over matzah before Passover?

Answer

For Ashkenazim, the blessing is 'Hamotzi' (and some are meticulous to eat it within a meal), and for Sephardim, it is 'Mezonot'.

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 188.

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