Indulge in the delightful homemade goodness of classic graham crackers, crafted with simple, wholesome ingredients and a touch of nostalgia. These crispy, subtly sweet treats are the perfect accompaniment to your favorite s'mores, ice cream sundaes, or simply enjoyed on their own as a satisfying snack. With just a few pantry staples and some love, you can create a batch of these golden-brown delights that will transport you back to childhood memories. Discover the secrets to achieving that perfect snap and crumbly texture, along with variations that cater to different dietary preferences and add exciting flavors to your graham cracker repertoire.
**Recipes included:**
1. **Classic Homemade Graham Crackers:**
- A step-by-step guide to creating the timeless graham cracker recipe that has been passed down through generations.
2. **Gluten-Free Graham Crackers:**
- A modified version of the classic recipe, using a gluten-free flour blend to accommodate those with gluten sensitivities or celiac disease.
3. **Honey Graham Crackers:**
- A delightful twist on the traditional graham cracker, featuring the natural sweetness of honey and a hint of warm spices.
4. **Chocolate Graham Crackers:**
- A decadent indulgence for chocolate lovers, these graham crackers boast a rich cocoa flavor and a sprinkle of chocolate chips.
5. **S'mores Graham Crackers:**
- A campfire favorite, these graham crackers come pre-studded with marshmallows and chocolate chips, ready to be toasted and enjoyed.
HOMEMADE GRAHAM CRACKERS
These are so much fun to make. You don't just have to stick with squares and rectangles, get creative with shapes and cookie cutters.
Provided by steph
Categories Desserts Cookies Cut-Out Cookie Recipes
Time 1h13m
Yield 30
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a large baking sheet. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and cinnamon in a bowl; set aside.
- Use an electric mixer to beat the butter and brown sugar together until light. Stir in the flour mixture. Slowly pour in the water; stir until dough is formed. Refrigerate dough for 30 minutes.
- On a well floured board, roll dough to between 1/8 and 1/4 inch thick. Use a knife or cookie cutter to cut dough into squares or rectangles. Transfer crackers to prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in preheated oven until light brown, 11 to 13 minutes. Remove crackers from oven. Use a fork to pierce multiple holes on tops of crackers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 81.2 calories, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 8.1 mg, Fat 3.2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 31.2 mg, Sugar 3.2 g
HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN HOMEMADE " GRAHAM CRACKERS "
This is in response to a request for an alternative to Graham Crackers for those who live in countries where these are unavailable. I've tried shortcutting these to make a baked graham cracker crust, but found sometimes shorter isn't always better. These remind me of Nabisco's Honey Grahams. If you wish to make them into the Cinnamon Grahams, just sprinkle a little cinnamon and sugar over the top before baking.
Provided by Cindy Lynn
Categories Pie
Time 4h15m
Yield 24 crackers
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine flours, sugar, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and cinnamon in a large bowl.
- Work in the butter and shortening with your fingers until the mixture has the consistency of coarse crumbs.
- In a separate bowl, mix the honey, molasses, water and vanilla.
- Sprinkle this mixture over the dry ingredients and toss with a fork until well blended.
- Form the dough into a ball.
- Cover and chill for several hours.
- Cut the dough in half and let it sit for 15 minutes at room temperature.
- Sprinkle a piece of wax paper with whole wheat flour.
- Roll out one of the dough pieces flat to about 7 x 15 inches.
- If the dough cracks or breaks, just pinch the edges back together.
- Poke a fork into the dough at 1/2-1" intervals.
- Then cut into 2 1/2" squares.
- Use a spatula to move the squares to a large, ungreased baking sheet.
- You can place them close together.
- Repeat with the other half of the dough.
- Bake in the center of the oven for 15 minutes at 350 deg F or until lightly browned on the edges.
- Store at room temperature in an airtight container.
- Will keep up to a month (Remember there are no preservatives).
Tips:
- Use a food processor for the best results. A food processor will quickly and easily combine the ingredients until they form a smooth dough.
- If you don't have a food processor, you can use a pastry blender or even your hands to combine the ingredients. Just be sure to work quickly so that the butter doesn't get too warm.
- Be careful not to overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the crackers tough.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling it out. This will help the crackers to hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much in the oven.
- Don't roll the dough too thin. The crackers should be about 1/8 inch thick.
- Use a sharp knife or pizza cutter to score the crackers before baking. This will help them to break apart easily.
- Bake the crackers until they are golden brown. The baking time will vary depending on the thickness of the crackers.
Conclusion:
Homemade graham crackers are a delicious and satisfying treat that are perfect for any occasion. They can be enjoyed on their own, or used as a base for other desserts like pies and cheesecakes. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can easily make your own graham crackers at home.
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