Pecan Free Classic Saltine Crackers
There is something deeply satisfying about making your own crackers from scratch, and this classic recipe delivers that perfect thin, salty crunch you know and love. The ingredient list is beautifully simple — just flour, a little fat, water, and salt — so you know exactly what's going into every batch. Store-bought crackers can be a minefield when you're avoiding tree nuts, since shared production lines and vague labeling make even the most innocent-looking snack feel risky. Making these at home completely sidesteps that concern, and the result is honestly better than anything from a box. The key to getting that signature crispness is rolling the dough as thin as you possibly can and docking each square thoroughly so it bakes flat and dry all the way through. A light brush of melted butter and a pinch of flaky sea salt on top give them just enough richness and sparkle to feel special. Serve them with soup, pile on your favorite toppings, or just eat them straight off the cooling rack — 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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