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6 Reviews of Crackers Just Like Saltines - Homemade

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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.

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  • 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!!

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  • 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.

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  • 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

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  • From: bug @<

    On Jun 1, 2003

    Made these tonight because I ran out of Saltines... good recipe! I quartered it and they still came out okay. They tasted a little bland, but I only wanted them to eat with peanut butter, anyway. Thanks for the quick and easy recipe!

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  • From: tiffany k

    On Oct 7, 2009

    These are so cool! I followed the advice of some fellow reviewers and added some sugar and subbed a cup of cornmeal. I didn't have proper measuring instruments so had to estimate a lot, and we also added some spices. What we ended up with, though, was something that tasted like a cross between corn chips and Ritz crackers. I will be making this often! Thank you for sharing!

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