Cavanagh Altar Bread communion wafers 1 3/8" white — 750 per container, cross-embossed

Cavanagh Altar Bread are traditional, thin white communion wafers — 1 3/8-inch rounds, cross-embossed, supplied 750 per container for liturgical use.

Made by the Cavanagh Company using a time-honored two-ingredient recipe of flour and water, these altar breads are produced to match historic liturgical standards. The dough is spread between flat plates and oven-baked into brittle rectangular sheets, then gently humidified so the wafers can be cleanly cut into circles. Each wafer is impressed with a religious motif as it is cut, and packed by count to simplify inventory and service planning.

How are these wafers made to avoid crumbling?

The production process minimizes breakage by baking thin sheets and then reintroducing just enough moisture to stabilize them before cutting. Controlled humidification keeps the texture flexible without making the wafers soft.

• Baked into wafer-thin rectangular sheets using gas-fired ovens
• Sheets pass through a humidifier for precise dampening
• Cut into circles after moisture adjustment to prevent cracking

What size and design can I expect for worship use?

Each wafer measures 1 3/8 inches in diameter and is white in color, featuring a cross design pressed into the surface. The size is standard for many Communion services and fits most patens and communion vessels.

• Diameter: 1 3/8 inches (approx. 35 mm)
• Color: traditional white
• Design: embossed cross symbol on every wafer

How are these packaged and how many do I receive?

The product is supplied in a single container holding 750 counted wafers, making it straightforward to track supply and reorder. The container protects wafers during storage and transport when kept dry and at moderate temperatures.

• Count: 750 wafers per container
• Packaging: sealed container to reduce exposure to humidity and handling damage
• Storage note: store in a cool, dry place to maintain integrity

Are any ingredients or additives used in these wafers?

These altar breads are produced from a simple recipe of flour and water only, following traditional liturgical bakery methods. No leavening agents or additives are included in the formulation described.

• Ingredients: flour and water only
• No leavening agents or other additives reported
• Manufactured according to long-established liturgical baking practices

Who is this for: These Cavanagh altar wafers are intended for churches, chapels, and religious organizations seeking traditionally made communion bread in a standard 1 3/8" size. They suit clergy, sacristans, and worship coordinators who need counted, consistently embossed wafers for regular services, special liturgies, and parish inventories. If you require a straightforward, historically rooted altar bread made from only flour and water, supplied in a bulk count for predictable planning, this product is designed to meet those needs.