Pistachio Free Classic Saltine Crackers
There is something deeply satisfying about making your own crackers from scratch, and this classic version delivers that perfect thin, salty crunch you'd expect from a box — only better. The ingredient list is refreshingly short and straightforward: flour, a little fat, water, and a pinch of salt, with a brush of melted butter and flaky sea salt on top to finish things off beautifully. For anyone navigating tree nut allergies or sensitivities, store-bought crackers can be a minefield of shared-facility warnings, but this homemade version keeps things clean and completely within your control. The key to getting that iconic crisp snap is rolling the dough as thin as you possibly can — nearly translucent — and docking every square thoroughly so the crackers bake flat and dry rather than puffing up. A hot 425°F oven does the rest of the work, turning those pale little squares golden at the edges and wonderfully firm all the way through. They crisp up even further as they cool on the rack, so resist the urge to snack before they've had a few minutes to set. Serve them with cheese, soup, or just a smear of butter — they're endlessly versatile and genuinely hard to stop eating.
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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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