Homemade Graham Crackers

Homemade Graham Crackers
by Yasmin Lozada-Hissom

These homemade graham crackers are the base of Yasmin Lozada-Hissom's Frozen Lemon Cream Cakes, but they're also a delicious snack in their own right. Or, layer them with Homemade Marshmallows and top-quality dark chocolate for the ultimate s'mores.Yields forty-five 2x2-inch crackers.
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5 oz. (1 cup) whole-wheat graham flour
5 oz. (1 cup 2 Tbs.) all-purpose flour
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
3/4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1/8 tsp. ground cinnamon
3 oz. (6 Tbs.) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
3 Tbs. buttermilk
3 Tbs. honey
1-1/2 Tbs. unsulfured molasses
1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract

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Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat the oven to 350°F.

Put both flours, and the sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a food processor and pulse until combined. Add the butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse meal. In a small bowl, whisk the buttermilk, honey, molasses, and vanilla. Add the wet ingredients to the dry and pulse until a dough begins to form.

Remove the dough from the food processor and transfer to a large piece of parchment. Put another piece of parchment over it. Roll the dough into a 1/8-inch-thick, 16x13-inch rectangle. Remove the top sheet of paper, trim the rough edges, and transfer the dough along with the bottom layer of parchment to a baking sheet.

With a pizza cutter, divide the dough into 2-inch squares (press just hard enough to cut the dough and not the paper). With a fork, prick each square 3 or 4 times. Bake until golden-brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool on the sheet.

Note: You can bake half a batch of dough and refrigerate or freeze the rest for later use. Divide the dough in two before rolling it, wrap one-half well, and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 week until ready to use again for a second batch of crackers. Take the dough out of the refrigerator or freezer at least a couple hours before you plan to bake so it will soften slightly.

nutrition information (per serving):
Size : per cracker; Calories (kcal): 50; Fat (g): 1.5; Fat Calories (kcal): 15; Saturated Fat (g): 1; Protein (g): 1; Monounsaturated Fat (g): 0; Carbohydrates (g): 8; Polyunsaturated Fat (g): 0; Sodium (mg): 35; Cholesterol (mg): 5; Fiber (g): 0;

From Fine Cooking 105, pp. 70-71

May 6, 2010

Keebler™ Club™ Quiches

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Ingredients:
10 Keebler® Club® Original crackers
3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
6 slices bacon, crisp-cooked, drained, crumbled, or 6 tablespoons bacon bits
4 eggs, slightly beaten
1 1/2 cups half-and-half , fat-free half-and-half or evaporated skim milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Keebler® Club® Original crackers

Directions:
1. Finely crush 10 crackers. Sprinkle crumbs on bottom and sides of six 3/4-cup custard cups or ramekins generously coated with nonstick cooking spray. Place in shallow baking pan.

2. In small bowl toss together cheese, onions, flour and bacon. Divide among custard cups.

3. In medium bowl stir together eggs, half-and-half, salt and pepper. Pour over cheese mixture in custard cups. Bake at 350°F for 30 to 35 minutes or until set. Cool for 5 minutes. Run thin sharp knife around eges. Remove from cups. Garnish as desired. Serve with crackers.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 6