Fructose Free Classic Saltine Crackers
There is something deeply satisfying about a cracker that snaps cleanly and tastes of nothing but pure, simple grain — and these homemade saltines nail that feeling completely. The ingredient list is refreshingly short and straightforward, built from flour, a touch of fat, and a pinch of salt, which makes them a genuinely smart choice for anyone managing fructose sensitivity. Store-bought crackers often sneak in honey, high-fructose corn syrup, or fruit-derived ingredients that can cause real problems, so making your own puts you fully in control. The small amount of granulated sugar here is minimal and well within what most people following a low-fructose approach can comfortably tolerate. Rolling the dough paper-thin and docking it thoroughly with a fork is the real secret to that iconic crisp, light texture — the kind that shatters rather than bends. A brush of melted butter and a scatter of flaky sea salt before baking gives each cracker just enough richness and savory punch to be completely addictive on their own or alongside a bowl of soup.
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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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