Cavanagh Altar Bread - Whole Wheat Wafers 1 1/8 inch - 1000 per Container

Traditional Craft, Modern Convenience

The Cavanagh Altar Bread blends time-honored technique with a practical size for liturgical use. Made with flour and water only, the dough moves through flat, rectangular plates and into a gas-fired oven to become wafer-thin sheets that are elegantly uniform in shape.

After baking, a humidifier softens the wafers just enough to allow clean circular cuts, which are then incised with a cross design by a turning drum of dyes. The result is a product that respects ritual symbolism while remaining faithful to a simple ingredient list.

Product Highlights

• Traditional method using flour and water only
• Gas-fired ovens yield wafer-thin rectangle sheets
• Humidification enables smooth, circular cuts without crumbling
• Cross design incised with a turning drum of dyes
• Container of 1000 whole wheat wafers

Use, Handling, and Storage

• Uniform 1 1/8-inch size supports consistent portions during services
• Whole wheat variant adds natural color and a distinct, warm texture
• Easy handling and distribution with minimal breakage when kept intact
• Best stored in a cool, dry place in the original container to maintain freshness

Why Choose Cavanagh

Designed for reverent ceremonies, these wafers offer a dependable option that aligns with traditional practices while maintaining practical performance for today’s services.

Crafted with attention to consistency, each wafer glides through service with a predictable bite and appearance, reducing variation during distribution. The cross motif provides a visual link to longstanding liturgical symbolism, making the wafers suitable for diverse ceremonies from solemn masses to festive processions.

Compatibility with a range of service styles means these wafers can be used across denominations and settings where traditional symbolism and ritual integrity matter. While individual outcomes vary, many find value in the simple, familiar presentation offered by these wafers.