Coconut 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 that store-bought versions can never quite match. The ingredient list is refreshingly straightforward — flour, a little fat, water, and salt — so you never have to squint at a label wondering what's hiding in the mix. Many packaged crackers sneak in unexpected oils or flavorings that can be a concern, but here every single component is visible and easy to verify. The key to getting that signature crispness is rolling the dough as thin as humanly possible and docking each square thoroughly so the crackers bake flat and dry all the way through. A light brush of melted butter and a scatter of flaky sea salt right before they go into the oven gives them that irresistible savory finish. They come out of the oven pale golden at the edges, and they crisp up even further as they cool on the rack — patience is genuinely rewarded here. Pile them with cheese, float them in soup, or eat them straight off the baking sheet; either way, you'll wonder why you ever bought the box.
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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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