Ingredient substitution guide
Best substitutes for Matzo
Best swap for Matzo: Matzo. Same thing, different name. Use it 1:1.

Other alternatives
Saltine Crackers
for crumbs and coatings; salted, so reduce seasoning. Not kosher for Passover
Water Crackers
closest unsalted plain-cracker match outside Passover
Source and limits
These swaps come from the substitution list Well Stockd uses to match recipes to your kitchen, last updated . We remove swaps known to be unsafe, but not every swap has been tested in a kitchen, and a swap is cooking guidance, not an allergen or nutrition equivalent. Check labels and what the recipe needs before substituting.
The ratios and usage notes follow ordinary kitchen practice rather than a single published chart. For exact baking ratios, these two extension tables go further:
- Ingredient Substitutions (FN198), NDSU Extension (opens in a new tab)
- Ingredient Substitutions (9.329), Colorado State University Extension (opens in a new tab)
Browse every ingredient and read how these swaps are sourced.