homemade graham crackers
Enjoy the classic taste of graham crackers made from scratch! These homemade graham crackers are perfect for snacking, s’mores, or creating delicious desserts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: About 30 crackers
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- ⅓ cup honey
- ¼ cup milk
- 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the honey, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently for a few seconds until it comes together.
- Divide the dough in half. Roll out one half to about ⅛-inch thickness.
- Cut the dough into desired shapes using a knife or cookie cutters.
- Place the crackers onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Let the crackers cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Repeat with the remaining dough.
Notes
For a fun variation, sprinkle the crackers with cinnamon sugar before baking.
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