Wheat Cracker Recipes

Recipe: Whole Wheat Crackers

Making your own whole wheat crackers isn't as hard as it seems. Why not serve cheese and fresh, homemade crackers at your next party.

Ingredients:

• 1/3 cup shortening
• 1/3 cup milk
• 2 Tbsp. honey
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 Tbsp. yellow cornmeal
• 2 Tbsp. wheat germ
• 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/4 tsp. salt

Directions:

Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease cookie sheet. Mix shortening, milk and honey in medium bowl. Stir in remaining ingredients until well blended. Divide dough in half. Roll 1 half into rectangle, on cookie sheet. Cut dough into 1 1/2 inch squares. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until light brown and firm. Repeat with other half of dough. Store in airtight container up to 1 week. Makes: 10 dozen crackers.

By Robin from Washington, IA