Ingredients for Homemade Graham Crackers
- 1 cup (2 sticks) shortening
- Brown Sugar
- White Sugar
- Flour
- ¾ cup graham flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Sour Milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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How to Make Homemade Graham Crackers
- Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) of shortening and 1 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, sift together 2 cups all-purpose flour, ¾ cup graham flour, ½ teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Sift twice for a light and airy texture.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with ½ cup milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix well after each addition.
- Thoroughly mix the dough until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator overnight (or for at least 8 hours).
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough as thinly as possible (about ⅛ inch).
- Use a knife or cookie cutter to cut the dough into squares or your desired shapes.
- Place the cut graham crackers onto a greased or parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the crackers are crisp. Keep a close eye on them as ovens vary.
- Let the graham crackers cool completely on a wire rack before serving or storing.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
247 g
Sugar
2559g
Fat
287g
Carbs
374g
