Rice Free Classic Saltine Crackers
There is something deeply satisfying about a cracker that snaps cleanly and tastes like it was made with actual care. These homemade saltines are built entirely from wheat flour, shortening or butter, and a handful of pantry staples — no rice flour, no rice starch, no hidden grain fillers that sneak into so many store-bought versions. That makes them a genuinely reliable option when you need to avoid rice-derived ingredients without sacrificing the classic cracker experience. The technique is straightforward: work cold fat into flour, rest the dough, then roll it as thin as you possibly can — that near-translucent thickness is the secret to the signature crisp snap. Docking each square all the way through to the parchment keeps them flat and gives them those iconic little holes. A brush of melted butter and a scatter of flaky salt before baking means the flavor is simple but exactly right. Serve them with soup, pile on your favorite toppings, or just eat them straight off the cooling rack — they are that good.
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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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