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Homemade Saltine Crackers Recipe
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Chill Time
12 hrs
Total Time
12 hrs 40 mins
 

Savor golden, crispy homemade saltine crackers that surpass store-bought. Versatile with just 30 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of cooking.

Servings: 60 crackers
Author: Gemma Stafford
Ingredients
  • 1 ⅓ cups (6 ½ oz/185 g) all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons instant yeast
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 6 tablespoons water, warm
  • 2 tablespoons (1 oz/28 g) butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • ½ teaspoon plus ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, cornstarch, yeast, sugar, baking soda and cream of tartar.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the water, butter and oil and stir into the flour mixture until it forms a ball.
  3. On a lightly floured surface, knead the dough for about five minutes or until you have a soft and smooth dough. If the dough is very sticky, add a touch more flour and if dry, add a little water.
  4. Place in an oiled bowl, cover and refrigerate for at least 12, and up to 18 hours.
  5. When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  6. Divide the dough in half. Working with one portion at a time, roll each dough as thin as possible on a floured surface.
  7. Transfer the dough onto the baking sheets and using a pizza cutter, cut 2-inch (5 cm) squares. Prick the squares with a fork and then brush with water and sprinkle on ½ teaspoon of salt.
  8. Bake for roughly 8 minutes, or until lightly golden.
  9. Let cool on the tray completely before transferring to an airtight container for up to one week.
Recipe Notes
  • Roll it thin. When rolling the dough, the thinner you can get it, the crunchier the saltines will be.

  • Use a pasta gadget. If you have a pasta roller, you can use it instead. Use the thinnest setting.

  • Add herbs. You can sprinkle dried herbs or a few grinds of black pepper on the dough along with the salt.

  • Make them fancy. Homemade saltines are ideal entertainment crackers. Dress them up by topping with our Blue Cheese Compound Butter, or Peach Whiskey Jam and Irish cheddar!

  • Whip up this classic sweet! Use these saltines to make Saltine Candy (Christmas Crack):

    • Line a buttered, foil-lined baking sheet with saltines.

    • Bring 1 cup (8oz/225 g) butter and 1¼ cups (7 ½ oz/213 g) brown sugar to a boil for 3 minutes, then spread evenly over the saltines.

    • Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 5-8 minutes, then sprinkle 2 cups (12 oz/340 g) of chocolate chips on the hot toffee.

    • Wait 5 minutes, then spread the melted chocolate evenly over the toffee. Once completely cool, break into serving-size squares.