Saltine Crackers
Crisp, salty, and perfectly snackable homemade saltine crackers. Simple pantry ingredients come together for a satisfying crunch.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 6
- Calories
- 220
- Protein
- 4g
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons cold butter
- ½ cup water
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups flour, 1 tsp baking soda, and 1 tsp salt.
- 2
Cut 4 tbsp cold butter into small pieces and rub into the flour mixture with your fingers until it looks like coarse crumbs.
- 3
Add 1/2 cup water and stir until a dough forms. Knead gently on a floured surface for 2 minutes until smooth.
- 4
Roll the dough very thin, about 1/8 inch thick. Prick all over with a fork to prevent bubbling.
- 5
Cut into 2-inch squares and transfer to a baking sheet. Brush tops with a little water and sprinkle with 1 tsp coarse salt.
- 6
Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden and crisp. Cool completely on a wire rack before serving.
Tools you’ll need
- rolling pin
- baking sheet
- fork
- pastry cutter or fingers
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