Best 2 Traditional Hardtack Recipes

Calling all history buffs, survivalists, and outdoor enthusiasts! Get ready to embark on a culinary journey back in time with our collection of traditional hardtack recipes. Also called ship's biscuit, hardtack is a simple yet durable bread that has sustained explorers, soldiers, and pioneers throughout history. Learn how to make this iconic hardtack from scratch with our detailed, beginner-friendly recipes. Choose between the classic plain hardtack, the savory rosemary and sea salt hardtack, or the sweet and crunchy cinnamon sugar hardtack. With variations to suit every palate, our hardtack recipes will impress your friends, family, and fellow history enthusiasts. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's create a taste of the past!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SIMPLE HARDTACK

Simple Hardtack image

The other recipes on here have more ingredients this is a simple basic way to make it. Perfect survival food. I recall when I was younger them having some on a plate at Plymouth Plantation and they said that even though it was hundreds of years old it was still ok to eat. This recipe was found on Survival News Online. http://www.survivalnewsonline.com/index.php/2012/02/hardtack-a-great-survival-food-stock/

Provided by Sica6488

Categories Breads

Time 1h30m

Yield 12-15 biscuits, 12-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

Ingredients

4 -5 cups flour
2 cups water
3 teaspoons salt

Steps:

Mix the flour, water and salt together, and make sure the mixture is fairly dry.
Then roll it out to about 1/2 inch thickness, and shape it into a rectangle. Cut it into 3×3 inch squares, and poke holes in both sides.
Place on an un-greased cookie or baking sheet, and cook for 30 minutes per side at 375? (or 350? if you have a convection oven).
When it's done, you'll want to let it dry and harden for a few days, just out in the open. When it has the consistency of a brick, it's fully cured. Then simply store it in an airtight container or bucket. To prepare for eating, soak it in water or milk for about 15 minutes, and then fry in a buttered skillet. You can eat it with cheese, soup or just plain with a little salt added. Any way you do it, it's delicious!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151.7, Fat 0.4, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 583.4, Carbohydrate 31.8, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 0.1, Protein 4.3

4-INGREDIENT HARDTACK

4-Ingredient Hardtack image

Wow, I can't believe that there's no recipe for this posted yet! Hardtack is a cracker-like food which keeps indefinitely and was used in the American Civil War for army rations. This is an easy history project, indispensible for a Civil War unit study, or for any time you are going hiking and need a nonperishable snack. It's...well, hard, but I think it's actually pretty good!

Provided by A Messy Cook

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 crackers

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

2 cups whole wheat flour
2 cups unbleached white flour
1/2-1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups water

Steps:

Stir together dry ingredients in bowl.
Add water gradually and stir until combined; knead in bowl for 5 minutes.
Let rest for 10 minutes.
Roll out to 1/2 inch thickness on greased baking sheet: score into sections at 3 inch intervals, and prick liberally with a fork.
Bake at 325 degrees for 50 minutes, break into pieces along scored lines, and let cool on rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.6, Fat 0.6, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 98.9, Carbohydrate 30.4, Fiber 3, Sugar 0.1, Protein 4.9

Tips:

Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
Make sure your oven is preheated to the correct temperature before baking the hardtack. This will help ensure that the crackers are evenly cooked.
Do not overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the crackers tough.
Roll the dough out to a thickness of about 1/4 inch. This will help ensure that the crackers are crispy.
Use a sharp knife to score the dough before baking. This will help the crackers break apart easily.
Bake the hardtack for the recommended amount of time, or until it is golden brown. Overbaking will make the crackers hard and dry.
Let the hardtack cool completely before storing it. This will help prevent the crackers from becoming soft.

Conclusion:

Hardtack is a simple but delicious cracker that can be enjoyed on its own or with a variety of toppings. It is a great snack for hiking, camping, or any other outdoor activity. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make your own hardtack at home. So next time you are looking for a healthy and satisfying snack, give hardtack a try.