Swedish Hard Tack

These slightly sweet, biscuit-like crackers are easy to make, and are great with butter, cheese, or jam.

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

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt into a large bowl. Rub in the shortening until the mixture appears sandy. Stir in the buttermilk until the dough holds together. Roll out on a lightly floured surface to 1/8-inch thick. Cut into 4-inch squares, then cut each square diagonally into triangles, and prick with a fork.

Step 3

Bake the triangles in preheated oven on ungreased cookie sheets until dry and lightly browned, about 10 minutes.