Tree Nut Free Classic Saltine Crackers
There is something deeply satisfying about making your own crackers from scratch, and this classic saltine recipe delivers that perfect thin, salty crunch you know and love. Every ingredient here is straightforward pantry staple territory — flour, baking powder, shortening or butter, and a little cold water — so there are no hidden surprises to worry about when it comes to tree nuts or shared-facility concerns that plague so many store-bought snack options. The key to getting that iconic crispness is rolling the dough as thin as humanly possible and docking each square thoroughly so the crackers bake flat and dry all the way through. A light brush of melted butter and a scatter of flaky sea salt before they hit the oven gives them that glossy, savory finish that makes it genuinely hard to stop eating them straight off the rack. They pair beautifully with soups, cheese boards, or just a smear of peanut butter when you need a quick snack. Once you taste a homemade saltine, the boxed version is going to feel like a serious downgrade.
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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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