Graham Crackers Alton Brown Recipe

Recreate Alton Brown's legendary graham crackers from his Good Eats episode, "Flat is Beautiful: Going Crackers." This recipe delivers perfectly crisp and subtly sweet graham crackers. Learn the secrets to achieving that signature graham flavor, even without specialty graham flour! We'll guide you through a simple substitution using readily available ingredients. Get ready for the most satisfying homemade graham crackers you'll ever taste!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 112.4 kcal
Protein 1g
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Ingredients for Graham Crackers Alton Brown

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How to Make Graham Crackers Alton Brown

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour mixture (if using homemade graham flour), brown sugar, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  3. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Stir in the honey and vanilla extract until just combined.
  5. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently press it together into a 1/2-inch thick rectangle.
  6. Use a sharp knife or pizza cutter to cut the dough into desired shapes and sizes.
  7. Transfer the cut crackers to the prepared baking sheet.
  8. Prick the crackers several times with a fork.
  9. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
  10. Let the crackers cool completely on the baking sheet before serving or storing.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

40g

Fat

18g

Carbs

4g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Graham Crackers Alton Brown?

Graham Crackers Alton Brown takes about 90 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 70 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Graham Crackers Alton Brown?

Graham Crackers Alton Brown has approximately 112.4 calories per serving, with about 1 g protein, 4 g carbohydrates and 9 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Graham Crackers Alton Brown?

The key ingredients for Graham Crackers Alton Brown are Cinnamon, Baking Soda, Kosher Salt, Baking Powder, All Purpose Flour, Dark Brown Sugar. See the full list with measurements above.

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