This homemade saltine crackers recipe takes under 30 minutes to make and you only need 5 basic ingredients plus salt! They're buttery, crispy, and absolutely the best!
1 ⅓cupmilkyou can substitute non dairy milk if you need to
coarse saltfor sprinkling
1egg whiteOR egg yolk. The whites make them crisper.
1tablespoonwater
Instructions
Blend the egg white with the water to make an egg wash. Set aside.
Mix together the flour and baking powder.
If you are adding seasonings mix those in with the dry ingredients.
Cut butter into flour mixture until it forms coarse crumbs.
Add the milk and knead gently to form a ball.
Divide in 4 parts and roll out paper thin on a floured surface. The thinner they are the crisper they will be.
Cut the dough into squares or desired shapes. (a pizza wheel works great for that!)
Place on an ungreased cookie sheet and prick all over with a fork.
Brush with the egg wash and sprinkle with salt (or cracked pepper ..or..)
Bake at 325 until golden brown..about 15- 20 minutes. (check after 10 minutes)
Let cool before serving. They crisp as they cool.
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Notes
The yield of this recipe is largely dependent on how you cut the crackers. The nutrition information is based on cutting them into 36 large crackers.
Use all-purpose flour.
Throw away the scraps of dough after cutting - they will be tough if you re-roll them. Or, bake them for little snacks.
Cut saltine crackers into uniform shapes so that they cook evenly.
Egg is to help the cracker crisp in the oven and also hold the salt on. If you have an egg allergy try this: Mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch and ⅓ cup water in a small pan and bring to a boil. Simmer until thick. Brush on the crackers in place of the egg.
Leave a little room between each cracker when you bake to keep them crispy all over.
Bake the crackers on an ungreased cookie sheet.
Store in an airtight container.
Crisp them up in the oven for a few minutes if necessary.
Once the crackers begin to brown watch them carefully!