Common Crackers

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Appears in Cook's Country August/September 2011

We hoped to revive this delicious old-fashioned cracker, but could we speed up its production for a faster world?

SERVES Makes about 3 dozen crackers

TIME 1½ hours, plus 1 hour cooling

Common Crackers

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

These crackers were inspired by the “hardtack” found on ships centuries ago. Unlike quick-to-go-stale bread, these dry, sturdy crackers would keep over long expeditions. Instead of the traditional yeast version, which requires a couple of l...

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