Citrus Free Classic Saltine Crackers
There is something deeply satisfying about a cracker that snaps cleanly and tastes exactly like you want it to — salty, light, and just a little buttery. These homemade saltines are built from a short list of pantry staples: flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, cold fat, and water, with a brush of melted butter and a pinch of flaky sea salt on top. No citrus juice, no zest, no hidden citric acid — just straightforward ingredients that are easy to verify and trust. Rolling the dough as thin as possible is the real secret here, getting it nearly translucent before cutting and docking so every cracker bakes up with that signature crisp snap. The fork-docked holes aren't just for looks — they keep the crackers flat and even, giving you that classic texture without any puffing. Once they cool on the rack, they firm up beautifully and taste far better than anything from a box. Whether you're pairing them with soup, cheese, or just eating them straight off the sheet pan, these are the kind of simple, reliable bakes worth making again and again.
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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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