Prep time: 20 minutes (plus 30 minutes chilling time) Bake time: 12–15 minutes Yields: Approximately 24 to 30 crackers Ingredients 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour (or graham flour) 1 cup all-purpose flour ½ cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon fine sea salt The Wet Ingredients:
Adds distinct floral sweetness and helps bind the dough.
Add the cold, cubed unsalted butter to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter, two knives, or your fingertips, rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles a coarse meal with a few pea-sized pieces of butter remaining. Work quickly to keep the butter cold, which ensures a flaky texture. 3. Blend the Wet Ingredients
A 50/50 blend ensures the crackers have that distinctively rustic, nutty graham flavor without becoming dense or brittle.
Note: The following article highlights a recipe inspired by Eating From the Ground Up by renowned author and chef Mollie Katzen . Why Make Graham Crackers from Scratch? Prep time: 20 minutes (plus 30 minutes chilling
Slide the parchment onto baking sheets. Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown with deep brown edges. Rotate the pans halfway through.
Once you taste the deep, caramelized honey and rich whole grain flavor of this scratch-made version, you will never want to go back to the grocery store aisle again.
Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. If using a food processor, pulse 10 to 12 times until the mixture resembles coarse cornmeal with a few pea-sized pieces of butter remaining. If making by hand, use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to rub the butter into the flour quickly so it does not melt. Step 3: Mix the Liquid Wholesomeness
Provides the classic graham aroma and moisture. Work quickly to keep the butter cold, which
By taking the time to bake these at home, you reclaim a classic treat from the world of industrial processing, treating your kitchen to the warm, comforting aroma of toasted grain, cinnamon, and honey.
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If you roll the dough too thick, you will end up with soft, soft-baked cookies rather than crisp crackers. Aim for a true 1/8-inch thickness.
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Adapted from the classic Moosewood style.
While these crackers are spectacular on their own with a hot cup of tea or a cold glass of milk, they also serve as an excellent base for other culinary creations: