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Homemade Saltine Crackers Recipe

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This Saltine Cracker recipe offers a simple and delicious homemade alternative to store-bought crackers. With just a few basic ingredients like flour, butter, salt, and water, you can create thin, crispy crackers perfect for snacking or serving alongside dips. Baked to golden perfection in the oven, these crackers are expertly scored for uniform pieces and topped with a buttery finish for extra flavor.

Ingredients

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Dough Ingredients

  • 1 cup Flour
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 2 tbsp Butter (melted)
  • 6 tbsp Water

Topping

  • Extra Butter for topping (as needed)
  • Salt for sprinkling (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: Melt the butter and mix it thoroughly with the flour and salt until well combined.
  2. Add Water Gradually: Slowly add the water one tablespoon at a time, mixing well after each addition. Avoid adding too much water to prevent sticky dough; the goal is to achieve a smooth dough consistency.
  3. Roll Out Dough: Roll out the dough very thinly, about 1/8 inch thickness. This can be done directly on a baking stone or on a floured surface and then transferred to a greased baking sheet or stone.
  4. Prepare Baking Surface: Optionally, use parchment paper to avoid greasing the baking surface and to ease cleanup.
  5. Score the Dough: Using a pizza cutter, score the dough into cracker-sized pieces to allow for easy breaking after baking.
  6. Apply Toppings: Lightly brush the tops with additional butter and sprinkle a little salt if desired, for enhanced flavor and crispiness.
  7. Bake: Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C) and bake the crackers for about 15 minutes until golden and crisp.
  8. Cool and Harden: Remove from oven and allow the crackers to cool completely; they will harden more as they cool.
  9. Serve: Enjoy the crackers plain or served with your favorite dip.

Notes

  • Ensure the dough is rolled very thin for crisp crackers.
  • Do not add excessive water to avoid sticky dough.
  • Using parchment paper can simplify baking and cleanup.
  • The crackers become crunchier after cooling; do not skip the cooling step.
  • Extra salt on top is optional depending on your taste preference.

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