{"product_id":"cavanagh-priest-altar-bread-white-wafers-2-3-4-inch-cross-design-box-of-50","title":"Cavanagh Priest Altar Bread – White Wafers (2 3\/4 inch) Cross Design, Box of 50","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTradition in every wafer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cavanagh Priest Altar Bread is crafted following historic liturgical baking guidelines that emphasize simplicity and precision. Made with flour and water, the dough is rolled into wafer-thin sheets and baked in a gas-fired oven. The result is clean, white wafers that are easy to handle during ceremonies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow they are made\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThin sheets are formed between flat plates that press the dough as it moves through a gas-fired oven. After baking, the wafers pass through a humidifier to soften the surface, enabling clean cutting into uniform circles. Each wafer is then incised with a cross design as it passes under a dye drum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo-step shaping: sheets are pressed then cut into circles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHumidification aids in clean, even cutting without crumbling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCross design adds a recognizable liturgical symbol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach circle measures 2 3\/4 inches in diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBox contains 50 white wafers ready for altar use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat to expect at a service\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wafers offer a delicate, wafer-thin texture with a bright white appearance. They are designed for straightforward handling in parish settings and pair well with standard communion practices. The consistency across pieces helps maintain a calm, orderly ceremony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsistent size supports uniform presentation on the altar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight, crisp wafer that resists crumbling during handling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoxed convenience ensures ready supply for routine services\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrand heritage and reliability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced by the Cavanagh Company, these altar wafers reflect a long-standing approach to liturgical breadmaking, focusing on dependable composition and precise cutting. The combination of traditional methods with modern equipment aims to deliver consistent performance for liturgical settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey product details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eName: Cavanagh Priest Altar Bread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 2 3\/4 inch diameter circles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: White\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign: Cross embossing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackaging: Box of 50 wafers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What is the size and packaging of this altar bread?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Each wafer is 2 3\/4 inches in diameter, with 50 wafers per box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What is unique about the production of Cavanagh altar bread?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Traditional method uses flour and water, baked as thin sheets, then cut into cross-design circles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Cavanagh","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57068794577278,"sku":"B003AKH3K2","price":24.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/2935\/2830\/files\/cavanagh-priest-altar-bread-cross-design-white-2-3-4-inch-50-box.jpg?v=1773169385","url":"https:\/\/boropantry.co.uk\/products\/cavanagh-priest-altar-bread-white-wafers-2-3-4-inch-cross-design-box-of-50","provider":"BoroPantry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}