Cashew 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. The ingredient list is refreshingly simple — just flour, a little fat, water, and salt — so you never have to second-guess what's actually in the box. Store-bought crackers can be a minefield when you're avoiding tree nuts, with shared production lines and vague "may contain" warnings making even a basic snack feel risky. Here, every ingredient is straightforward and easy to verify, giving you total peace of mind with every bite. The technique is the real magic: rolling the dough nearly translucent and docking each square thoroughly is what gives these crackers their signature crisp snap and those iconic little holes. A brush of melted butter and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt right before baking takes them from humble to genuinely craveable. Serve them with soup, pile on your favorite toppings, or eat them straight off the cooling rack — no judgment.
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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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