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Here is an in-depth recipe for Homemade Saltine Crackers, a crisp, flaky, and light snack that’s perfect for munching on its own or paired with your favorite dip, soup, or cheese. Making saltine crackers from scratch is easier than it sounds, and the results are wonderfully satisfying. These crackers are golden, buttery, and lightly salted—exactly what you would expect from a saltine, but made from scratch with ingredients you likely already have in your kitchen!
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Homemade Saltine Crackers Recipe
Makes about 24-30 crackers
Ingredients:
For the Crackers:
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (150g)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt (plus extra for sprinkling)
1/2 cup unsalted butter (113g), cold and cut into small cubes
1/4 cup cold water (60ml), plus extra if needed
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar or white vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar (optional for a hint of sweetness)
1 tablespoon milk (optional, for a richer flavor)
Coarse sea salt (for sprinkling on top)
For the Egg Wash (Optional, for a glossy finish):
1 egg
1 tablespoon water
Equipment:
Baking sheet
Parchment paper (optional for easy cleanup)
Rolling pin
Fork (for pricking the crackers)
Knife or pizza cutter (for cutting the dough into squares)
Pastry brush (for egg wash)
Cooling rack
Instructions:
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
Begin by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C). This ensures that the oven reaches the right temperature to create crisp, golden crackers.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent the crackers from sticking and to make cleanup easier. If you don’t have parchment, lightly grease the baking sheet.
Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and sugar (if using). This step ensures that all the dry ingredients are evenly distributed, so your crackers will have consistent texture and flavor.
Step 3: Add the Cold Butter
Next, add the cold butter cubes into the flour mixture. It’s important that the butter is cold to create the flakiness in the crackers.
Use a pastry cutter, fork, or your hands to work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with small pea-sized bits of butter throughout. This process is similar to making pie dough and is key to getting flaky crackers.
Step 4: Add Wet Ingredients
In a separate small bowl, combine the cold water, vinegar, and milk (if using). Add this wet mixture to the flour and butter mixture. Stir gently with a fork until the dough begins to come together. If the dough is too dry and crumbly, add a little more cold water, one tablespoon at a time, until the dough forms into a ball.
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