Homemade Graham Crackers

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By Chef Eddy Van Damme

Prep Time:

35m

Bake/Cook Time:

13m - 15m

Yield:

40 average size crackers

Who need store bought when you can make your own homemade graham crackers? Made with no preservatives, these graham crackers make a great afternoon snack served with crunchy peanut butter.

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Products Used

1 lb. Dark Brown Sugar Box

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour*
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon ginger
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups whole wheat flour*
7 tablespoons unsalted butter, soft
3/4 cup well packed Dixie Crystals Dark Brown Sugar
1 tablespoon molasses
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup milk

*Spoon & Sweep method: Use a spoon to fill measuring cup with flour until required amount is obtained. Scooping measuring cup directly into flour bag will firmly pack flour resulting in too much flour required for recipe.

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F.
With exception of whole wheat flour combine all dry ingredients and sift together. Stir in whole wheat flour and set aside.
Using a mixer cream butter and sugar until well combined. Add molasses and vanilla extract.
Add half of the dry ingredients and when almost combined add half of milk and combine. Repeat with dry ingredients and milk.
Press dough 1/4 inch thick on a cookie sheet lined with plastic food film and place in refrigerator until firm enough to be rolled, about 30-45 minutes.
Press dough briefly together to form a ball. Sprinkle work surface with all purpose flour and roll dough about 1/8 inch thick.
Using a knife or pastry/pizza wheel cut into rectangles of desired size. Place on parchment lined cookies sheets about 1/4 inch apart. Dock with a fork.
Place in oven and bake until the surface is golden brown, about 13-15 minutes. Once cooled store airtight.

Dixie Crystals Insight

Making your own graham crackers is well worth the effort. Made with all natural ingredients what is not to love? They are perfect for an afternoon snack at the office served with peanut butter or hazelnut spread.

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