Honey Free Classic Saltine Crackers
Homemade crackers have a way of making even the simplest snack feel a little special, and these thin, salty squares deliver that satisfying crunch that store-bought versions only sometimes manage to nail. Every ingredient here is completely free of honey or any sweetener beyond a small pinch of granulated sugar, so there's no need to flip boxes over and squint at labels. The technique is straightforward — cold fat worked into flour, a quick rest, and a very thin roll — but that thinness is the real secret to getting that signature crisp snap. Docking each square all the way through to the parchment keeps them flat and gives them those classic little holes, while a brush of melted butter and a scatter of flaky salt before baking adds just the right savory finish. They come out of the oven pale golden at the edges and firm up even more as they cool on the rack, so resist the urge to judge them too early. Serve them with cheese, soup, or just straight off the tray — they disappear fast either way.
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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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