Eggless Classic Saltine Crackers
Homemade crackers have a way of making even a simple cheese board feel like a real occasion, and these thin, salty squares deliver that satisfying snap you want in every bite. Most store-bought versions sneak in eggs or egg-derived ingredients that can be tricky to spot on a label, so making your own is a genuinely smart move. The dough comes together from just flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, cold fat, and water — nothing hidden, nothing complicated. Rolling the dough as thin as possible is the real secret here, getting it nearly translucent before cutting and docking so the crackers bake up dry and crisp rather than soft or bready. A light brush of melted butter and a scatter of flaky sea salt right before they go into the oven gives each cracker that glossy, savory finish that makes them impossible to stop eating. Let them cool completely on a wire rack and they'll crisp up even further, ready to pair with whatever you're serving.
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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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