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Homemade Whole Wheat Graham Crackers Recipe

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  • Author: Molly
  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Yield: 16 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Enjoy homemade graham crackers with this simple and wholesome recipe, featuring a blend of honey, molasses, and cinnamon for a naturally sweet, lightly spiced treat. These crisp crackers are perfect for snacking, s’mores, or as a delicious base for desserts. Made with white whole wheat flour and no refined sugars, they’re a better-for-you alternative to store-bought options.

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons molasses (or more honey)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla paste
  • 2-3 tablespoons milk of choice

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups white whole wheat flour (230g), plus extra for rolling
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Cream Butter and Sweeteners: Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, cream together the softened butter, honey, and molasses on medium-high speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
  2. Combine Ingredients: Add the white whole wheat flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and vanilla paste to the creamed mixture. Mix on low speed. The dough will initially appear crumbly. Gradually add 2 tablespoons of your milk of choice and continue mixing until the dough begins to form. If still dry, add an additional tablespoon of milk.
  3. Chill Dough: Shape the dough into a flat disc, wrap with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. This chilling step will make rolling easier and improve texture.
  4. Preheat Oven and Prepare Dough: When ready to bake, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove the dough from the fridge and allow it to sit at room temperature for a few minutes for easier handling. Lay a sheet of parchment paper on your workspace.
  5. Roll Out Dough: Lightly dust the parchment paper with flour. Place the dough in the center, then cover with a second parchment sheet. Roll the dough from the center outward evenly, turning it occasionally to maintain an even thickness, ideally about 1/8 inch thick. Aim for a rectangular shape for uniform crackers.
  6. Cut Crackers: Using a pizza cutter, trim the edges to clean the shape, then cut into 2×3 inch rectangles.
  7. Prepare for Baking: Transfer the entire parchment sheet with cut rectangles onto a baking sheet — no need to separate individual crackers. Prick each cracker several times with a fork to create the classic graham cracker dotted pattern.
  8. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 14-17 minutes or until the crackers turn golden brown. They may feel soft when hot but will crisp as they cool.
  9. Cool and Serve: Let the crackers cool completely on the baking sheet before breaking them apart and serving.

Notes

  • Chilling the dough is crucial to prevent sticking and ease rolling.
  • Adjust the thickness of the dough to control crispiness; thinner results in crispier crackers.
  • Use parchment paper for rolling and baking to avoid sticking and make transferring easy.
  • Milk of choice can be any dairy or non-dairy milk like almond, oat, or soy milk.
  • Store cooled crackers in an airtight container for up to one week to maintain crispness.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://recipeglimpse.com/homemade-whole-wheat-graham-crackers-recipe/