Soda Crackers
- 15m Prep Time
- 15m Cook Time
- 1h Ready In
Homemade soda crackers made with yeast and a touch of honey, baked until crisp and golden. Perfect for snacking or serving with dips.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 envelope (2 ¼ teaspoons) active dry yeast
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
- ⅔ cup hot water
- ½ teaspoon honey
- 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
- Salt
- (Poppy, sesame, or caraway seeds)
Let's Prepare
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Gather these ingredients — no prep needed yet.
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 envelope (2 ¼ teaspoons) active dry yeast
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
- ⅔ cup hot water
- ½ teaspoon honey
- 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
- Salt
- (Poppy, sesame, or caraway seeds)
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
Whisk together in a medium bowl: 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour; 1 envelope (2 ¼ teaspoons) active dry yeast; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
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Step 2.
Combine in a small bowl: ⅔ cup hot water; ½ teaspoon honey; 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
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Step 3.
Add the liquid to the dry ingredients and beat with a wooden spoon until smooth. If the dough is sticky, beat in a little more flour. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes. (Or mix and knead the dough in a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook.) Place the dough in a greased bowl and turn once to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight.
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Step 4.
Preheat the oven to 425°F. Grease a large baking sheet. On a floured surface, roll the dough into a 18 × 6-inch rectangle. Fold into thirds, as if folding a business letter, and roll out again into a rectangle of the same size. Loosely roll the dough around the rolling pin and transfer to the baking sheet. Prick the dough all over with a fork and cut into 1-inch squares. Sprinkle with: Salt; (Poppy, sesame, or caraway seeds)
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Step 5.
Bake until crisp and browned, 10 to 20 minutes, depending on the thickness of the dough. Transfer to wire racks to cool.