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Homemade Graham Crackers Recipe

Making homemade graham crackers is a fun and delicious baking project. Here's a basic recipe to help you get started.
Prep Time10 minutes
Active Time10 minutes
Chill Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Diet: Low Calorie
Keyword: Homemade Graham Crackers
Yield: 24 Crackers
Calories: 115kcal
Author: Sharon2

Equipment

  • Whisk or Electric Mixer
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Rolling pin
  • Cookie cutters
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Fork
  • Basting Brush
  • Cooling rack
  • Storage Container
  • Cooling rack

Materials

  • cups whole wheat flour
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup unsalted butter chilled and cut into small pieces
  • ¼ cup honey or molasses for a more traditional flavor
  • ¼ cup cold milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
  • Add the chilled butter pieces to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  • In a separate small bowl, mix together the honey or molasses, cold milk, and vanilla extract.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until the dough comes together. It should form a smooth ball.
  • Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a flat disc. Wrap the discs in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least hour.
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • On a floured surface, roll out one disc of chilled dough to about 1/8-inch thickness. Use a cookie cutter or a knife to cut the dough into desired cracker shapes.
  • Transfer the cut-out crackers to the prepared baking sheet. Prick each cracker with a fork to prevent excessive puffing during baking.
  • Bake the graham crackers for 12 to 15 minutes or until they turn golden brown around the edges.
  • Allow the crackers to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Repeat the rolling and cutting process with the second disc of dough until all the crackers are baked.

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Notes

The dough may be wrapped in plastic and refrigerated for up to 1 week. Bring to room temperature for 30 minutes before using.