Cavanagh Extra Large Altar Bread – 5 3/4\" Whole Wheat – 25/Box | Liturgical Wafers

The Cavanagh Extra Large Altar Bread is crafted following historical liturgical guidelines, using only flour and water as the base. This minimalist approach honors a traditional starting point for worship wafers while delivering a reliable, easy-to-hold product for ceremonial use.

Craft and process

The dough is spread between flat, rectangular plates that compress the mixture as it moves through a gas-fired oven. The result is rectangular sheets of wafer-thin bread that are then dampened in a humidifier to allow clean, circle-shaped cuts without tearing. As the bread moves along, a turning drum impresses religious symbols onto each wafer, creating a consistent ceremonial piece for each serving.

• Historically guided baking methods
• Only flour and water as the base ingredients
• Gas-fired ovens yield wafer-thin sheets
• Humidification enables smooth circle cuts without crumbling
• Dye-engraved religious symbols add ceremonial detail

Product specifics

Size and packaging: extra large wafers sized at 5 3/4 inches in diameter, with 25 wafers per box. The product uses whole wheat for a subtle, natural aroma and color, offering a distinct look and feel on the altar.

• Extra large, 5 3/4 inch diameter wafers
• Whole wheat variant for a warmer flavor and appearance
• 25 wafers per box, ideal for routine services or larger ceremonies

Usage and occasions

These wafers are designed for church ceremonies and liturgical rituals, providing a reliable medium that supports ceremonial flow. The uniform circles and gentle texture can help maintain a calm, solemn atmosphere during rites and processions.

Note: This description highlights the product’s construction and design features without making medical or performance claims, and presents possibilities for use in typical worship settings.