Homemade Wheat Crackers

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400.

2. 2

   In a food processor, combine the flours, sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of salt and pulse for 15 seconds.

3. 3

   Add the butter and pulse for another 15 seconds, until a coarse meal forms.

4. 4

   Add 1/2 cup of milk and pulse until the dough just comes together, about 30 seconds; add the extra 1/4 cup of milk if necessary.

5. 5

   Gather the dough into a ball and wrap in plastic.

6. 6

   Refrigerate for 15 minutes.

7. 7

   Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and divide the chilled dough into 4 even pieces.

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   Dust a work surface and rolling pin with flour.

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   Roll out 2 pieces of the dough as thinly as possible into 13-by-8-inch oblong rectangles.

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    Transfer to the prepared baking sheets.

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    Prick the dough all over with a fork.

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    Brush lightly with some of the egg white and sprinkle with salt.

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    Bake the crackers in the center of the oven for about 14 minutes, until golden brown and crisp; shift the sheets halfway through baking.

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    Transfer the crackers to a rack and let cool for 15 minutes.

15. 15

    Repeat with the remaining pieces of dough.

16. 16

    Break the crackers into shards or serve whole.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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