Homemade Graham Crackers
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter chilled and cut into small pieces
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- Add the chilled butter to the bowl and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the honey, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until a dough forms.
- Divide the dough in half and roll each half out on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thickness.
- Use a cookie cutter or knife to cut the dough into desired shapes.
- Place the crackers on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and prick each cracker with a fork a few times.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Allow the crackers to cool completely on a wire rack before serving. Enjoy!
These homemade honey graham crackers are a delightful combination of sweet and savory flavors that will leave you wanting more.
To start, we’ll need a few simple ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry. We’ll be using a combination of all-purpose flour and whole wheat flour to give these crackers a hearty texture. Brown sugar adds a touch of sweetness, while baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon provide the perfect balance of flavors.
Now, let’s talk about the star of the show – honey! This natural sweetener adds a rich, caramel-like flavor to the crackers that pairs perfectly with the whole wheat flour. We’ll be using a quarter cup of honey, along with a quarter cup of milk and a teaspoon of vanilla extract to bring everything together.
To make the dough, we’ll start by cutting chilled butter into small pieces and working it into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Then, we’ll add the wet ingredients and stir until a dough forms. We’ll divide the dough in half and roll each half out on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thickness. Use a cookie cutter or knife to cut the dough into desired shapes, prick each cracker with a fork a few times, and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
These homemade honey whole wheat crackers are perfect for snacking on their own or pairing with your favorite cheese or dip. They’re also a great option for a homemade gift or party favor. So, go ahead and give this recipe a try – I promise you won’t be disappointed!