Gluten Free Classic Saltine Crackers

Total time1 hr 5 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time15 min

Homemade crackers beat the box every time, and this batch delivers that satisfying snap with barely any fuss. The dough comes together with just a handful of pantry staples, chilled butter worked in until it's sandy and coarse, then rolled out as thin as you can get it for that signature crisp. Docking each square with a fork before baking gives you the classic tiny holes and keeps the crackers from puffing up unevenly. A brush of melted butter and a scatter of flaky sea salt on top adds that irresistible savory crunch right out of the oven. They bake up pale golden and crisp at the edges, firming up even more as they cool on the rack. This one's a smart pick for a gluten free snack rotation, whether you're piling on cheese, dip, or eating them straight off the sheet.

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Ingredients

8 servings

2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
King Arthur Baking Company Gluten-Free Measure For Measure Flour Bob’s Red Mill 1 to 1 Baking Flour Pillsbury Best Gluten Free All Purpose Flour Blend - 24 Oz Bob's Red Mill Baking Flour, 1 to 1, Gluten Free King Arthur Gluten Free Measure for Measure Flour
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Chef's tip
Choose a gluten-free baking blend labeled 1:1 or cup-for-cup and use the same amount. Almond and coconut flour won't work the same way.
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp fine salt
½ tsp granulated sugar
3 tbsp vegetable shortening butter or unsalted butter, cold butter 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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