Almond Free Classic Saltine Crackers
There is something deeply satisfying about making your own crackers from scratch, and these classic saltines deliver that perfect thin, salty crunch you know and love. Every ingredient here is straightforward pantry staple territory — flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, a little cold fat, and water — so there is zero guesswork about hidden tree nuts sneaking in through a store-bought box. Rolling the dough as thin as possible is the real secret to getting that signature crisp snap, and docking each square all the way through to the parchment keeps them flat and even. A brush of melted butter and a scatter of flaky sea salt right before baking gives them a toasty, savory finish that makes plain crackers taste genuinely special. They come out of the oven pale golden at the edges and firm up even more as they cool on the rack, so resist the urge to snack before they're fully set. Pair them with soup, cheese, or just eat them straight off the tray — no one is judging.
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8 servings
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp fine salt
- ½ tsp granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp vegetable shortening or unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
- ½ cup cold water
For brushing
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
For topping
- ½ tsp flaky sea salt or coarse salt
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, fine salt, and sugar until evenly combined.
- 2
Add the cold shortening (or butter pieces) to the flour mixture and work it in with your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse, slightly sandy crumbs with no large pieces remaining.
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