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Homemade Saltine Crackers Recipe

Shaziya
There’s something incredibly satisfying about biting into a crisp, flaky saltine cracker you’ve made from scratch. With just 30 minutes of prep and a short bake time, you’ll be amazed at how simple it is to create this pantry staple.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Servings 60 crackers

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour 6 ½ oz/185 g
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons instant yeast
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar

Wet Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons water warm
  • 2 tablespoons butter 1 oz/28 g, melted
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, cornstarch, yeast, sugar, baking soda and cream of tartar.
  • In a small bowl, combine the water, butter and oil and stir into the flour mixture until it forms a ball.
  • On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough for about five minutes or until you have a soft and smooth dough. If the dough is very sticky, add a touch more flour and if dry, add a little water.
  • Place in an oiled bowl, cover and refrigerate for at least 12, and up to 18 hours.
  • When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Divide the dough in half. Working with one portion at a time, roll each dough as thin as possible on a floured surface.
  • Transfer the dough onto the baking sheets and using a pizza cutter, cut 2-inch (5 cm) squares.
  • Prick the squares with a fork and then brush with water and sprinkle on ½ teaspoon of salt.
  • Bake for roughly 8 minutes, or until lightly golden.
  • Let cool on the tray completely before transferring to an airtight container for up to one week.
Keyword baking from scratch, crispy crackers, easy cracker recipe, homemade crackers, saltine recipe
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