Legume Free Classic Saltine Crackers
Crispy, salty, and satisfying in the most elemental way, these homemade crackers are built from nothing but pantry staples — flour, fat, water, and a pinch of salt. For anyone navigating legume-free eating, store-bought crackers can be a minefield of pea protein, chickpea flour, or lentil-based ingredients hiding in "better for you" formulations. This recipe sidesteps all of that with a clean, straightforward ingredient list that contains absolutely nothing from the legume family. The technique is all about rolling the dough as thin as you possibly can — nearly translucent — so the crackers bake up with that signature snap and delicate crunch. Docking each square thoroughly with a fork keeps them flat and gives them their classic dotted look, while a brush of melted butter and a scatter of flaky salt before baking adds just enough richness and savory depth. They crisp up even further as they cool, so resist the urge to snack straight off the pan. Once you've made a batch from scratch, it's genuinely hard to go back to 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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