Saltine Crackers
Delicious homemade saltine crackers with a rich, buttery flavor and satisfying crunch, perfect for snacking or pairing with soups.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
Wet Ingredients
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter Should be cold for flakiness
- 1 1/3 cups milk Can substitute non-dairy milk
- 1 egg white egg white (or egg yolk) Whites make crackers crisper
- 1 tablespoon water
Toppings
- Coarse salt For sprinkling, can use cracked pepper or other seasonings
Instructions
Preparation
- Blend the egg white with the water to make an egg wash. Set aside.
- Mix together the flour and baking powder.
- If adding seasonings, mix those into the dry ingredients.
- Cut the butter into the flour mixture until it forms coarse crumbs.
- Add the milk and knead gently to form a ball.
- Divide the dough into 4 parts and roll out paper-thin on a floured surface.
- Cut the dough into squares or desired shapes using a pizza wheel.
- Place on an ungreased cookie sheet and prick all over with a fork.
Baking
- Brush with the egg wash and sprinkle with salt.
- Bake at 325°F (about 163°C) until golden brown, about 15-20 minutes, checking after 10 minutes.
Cooling
- Let cool before serving. Crackers will crisp as they cool.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks. To refresh soft crackers, place in a preheated oven at 300°F for about 5 minutes.