Graham Crackers

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Title: GRAHAM CRACKERS
Categories: Breads
Yield: 24 crackers

1 c Flour, all-purpose
3/4 c Flour, whole-wheat
1/2 c Flour, rye; plus additional
-for rolling out the dough
5 T Sugar
1/2 ts Salt
1/2 ts Baking soda
1 ts Baking powder
1/4 ts Cinnamon, ground
3 T Butter, unsalted; chilled &
-cut into small bits
1/4 c Solid vegetable shortening
2 T Honey
1 T Molasses
1/4 c ;Water, cold
1 ts Vanilla extract

Blend the all-purpose flour, whole-wheat flour, rye flour, sugar, salt,
soda, baking powder, and cinnamon in a bowl. With a pstry blender or
your fingertips, work in the buter and shortening until small, even
particles are formed.

Mix together the honey, molasses, water and vanilla extract in a small
bowl. Sprinkle gradually into the dry ingredients, tossing with a fork
until the liquid is evenly incorporated. Press the dough together into
a ball. It may be crumbly, but do not add water. Wrap in plastic and
chill for several hours or overnight.

Preheat the oven to 350 F (175 C).

Halve the dough. Let soften about 15 minutes.

Sprinkle a sheet of waxed paper sparingly with rye flour, place one
piece of the dough on top and flatten it with a rolling pin. Sprinkle
lightly with rye flour and top with another sheet of waxed paper. Roll
out to form a rectangle roughly 7x15 inches, rolling slowly and with
even pressure so the crumbly dough does not break.

Peel off the top sheet of waxed paper and prick the dough all over at
1/2" to 1" intervals, using a skewer, sharp-tined fork or a puff-pastry
pricker if you have one. Cut into approximately 2-1/2" squares.
Transfer the squares to a large, ungreased baking sheet with a spatula,
placing them very close together (almost touching).

Repeat the process with the remaining piece of dough. Re-roll and cut
the scraps.

Bake the crackers in the middle level of the oven for about 15 minutes
or until they brown lightly on the edges. Remove to a rack and let cool
completely, then store airtight. Keep for at least 24 hours before
serving.

-- Better Than Store-Bought
by Schneider and Colchie

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