מְזוֹנוֹת

Mezonot

The blessing over foods made from the five grains, such as cake and pasta.

בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה יְיָ אֱלֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם, בּוֹרֵא מִינֵי מְזוֹנוֹת.

Blessed are You, Lord our God, King of the universe, who creates various kinds of nourishment.

When do you say Mezonot?

Recited before eating cake, cookies, pasta, or other foods made from the five grains (but not bread).

Mezonot recognizes the special status of the grains that sustain us, distinct from the blessing said over bread.