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RCI-BR.001.0116.001

Hard Tack

is a cracker/biscuit flat-bread used during long sea voyages and military campaigns before the intro

Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Total45 min
Servings4
Difficultybeginner

Ingredients

  • of flour
    2 cups
  • water
    ¾ cup
  • of salt (optional)
    ¾ teaspoon
  • of shortening
    1 tablespoon

Method

1
Mix all the ingredients into a dough and press onto a cookie sheet to a thickness of ½ inch.
2
Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (205°C) for half an hour. Don't cut now
3
Remove from oven, cut dough into 3-inch squares, and punch four rows of holes, four holes per row into the dough (a fork works nicely).
4
Flip the crackers and return to the oven for another half hour.