A little late for Easter celebrations, but this is a fun recipe for making your own crackers. Naturally, they aren't like the boxed variety . . . I think they are better!
Salt and Pepper Crackers
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup margarine
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground pepper
Approximately 3 cup all-purpose flour
Warm water
Cream the margarine in a mixing bowl. Add the baking powder, salt and pepper, combining well. Gradually add the flour until the mixture is crumbly. Add enough warm water to form a soft but pliable dough.
Heat over to 400 degrees.
Roll out small portions of dough at a time. Cut into squares with a sharp knife or pizza cutter. Place on ungreased baking sheets and bake for 8 to 10 minutes until golden around the edges. Cool before serving.
Variations: For different tastes and moods, you can use garlic salt or add chili pepper seasonings. For shiny crackers, brush with beaten egg before baking and top with sesame or poppy seeds.
Boxed crackers are expensive, as you probably know! This recipe make the equivalent of approximately two boxes of store cracker for the cost of about a dollar.
A hint: Parchment paper is terrific for recipes asking for ungreased baking sheets. The baking comes out great and cookies, crackers, etc., slide ride off into the cooling rack.
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