Oplatek Wafers

The Christmas wafer is a central European Christian, Christmas tradition celebrated in Poland, Lithuania, and Slovakia during the Christmas Eve Vigil.  Oplatki are unleavened wafers identical in composition to the alter bread that becomes the Eucharist during a Catholic mass.  Being only a reminder of the Body of Christ used in private homes, Oplatki lack sanctification by priests or bishops.  The wafers are embossed with Christmas related images.
Wigilia (pronounced [vee-GEEL-ya] in Polish) is the traditional Christmas Eve vigil supper in Poland, held on December 24. The word "Wigilia" derives from the Latin verb vigilare, "to watch", and literally means 'eve'. Before partaking of the Christmas Eve meal, the family gathers around the table. The eldest member holds a large wafer and breaks off a piece to begin the ritual. The remaining wafer is passed on to another member while a prayer for loved ones is said. This continues until everyone at the table has a piece of the wafer. Finally, the family members consume their share quietly.

Wafer
1 c. Flour
1 c. Water
Mix into a smooth paste. Cook tablespoon sized chunks of dough on special oplatek plates, or you can use an electric pizzelle machine as well.