Crackers Just Like Saltines - Homemade

From: Chef #734990

On Jan 27, 2008

I gave this 3 stars b/c although my DD liked these, they were not crispy and took forever for her to chew. I do like the idea of making my own crackers and knowing what goes in them! I added a little twist and pureed some veggies and added them to the dough (I used the milk as my liquid in the blender). A great way to add some more veggies in the diet! Also, next time I will put the salt directly in the batter, instead of sprinkling on top. And a trick I figured out (if you like the salt on top) is you can sprinkle the salt on the cookie sheet BEFORE you put the crackers on it. I found that the salt I sprinkled on there just fell off b/c the dough wasn't very sticky. Since salt doesn't melt and burn like sugar you don't have to try to remove the excess before baking. Thanks for the recipe

From: Chef #490764

On Nov 21, 2007

These were great. I halved the recipe and put in food processor using oil instead of the shortening. A definite keeper.

From: Button Baker

On Nov 23, 2006

Great basic cracker recipe. All of the other recipes I have used turn out a crackers that is incredibly hard.... you can hardly chew it. This one is perfect. I added 3 tablespoons of soda and spices. You can add any kind of spice such as garlic, onion powder, hot spice, dill, caraway seeds and etc. Oh and I also substituted 1 cup of the flour with masa flour. They are a great snacking cracker. Thanks!!

From: BeachGirl

On Apr 4, 2003

Good crackers that are much like saltines, but don't break as easily. To get them crispy and browned, I did cook them almost 20 minutes. Recipe makes about 10 dozen crackers 1/8 to 3/16 inches thick. I used an ungreased cookie sheet, and they did not stick. The second time I made these, I substituted 2 cups cornmeal and whole wheat flour for the plain flour, and added 3 tbs sugar. These turned out well, too! For a theme party, I will make them again and cut with different shaped cookie cutters. They are sturdy enough to use for thick spreads or for dipping. Thanks Love4, for sharing this recipe.