Swedish Hard Tack

Hard tack, also called knäckebröd, is biscuit-like, crunchy, and sweet. Very nice with butter or cheese.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 196 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup butter
• 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ cup white sugar
• 1 cup buttermilk, or more as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Sift together flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt into a large bowl. Rub in butter until mixture appears sandy. Stir in buttermilk, a little at a time, until dough holds together.

Step 3

Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface and roll out to a 1/8-inch thickness. Cut into 4-inch squares; cut each square diagonally into triangles, then prick with a fork. Place on ungreased cookie sheets.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until dry and lightly browned, about 10 minutes.