Homemade Whole Wheat Crackers

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   In a large bowl, sift together the first five ingredients: both flours, sugar, salt, and the baking soda.

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   Pour into a food processor bowl.

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   Add the butter and process together in the food processor, pulsing.

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   Add the buttermilk and pulse until it forms a ball.

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   Let rest for 10 minutes.

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   Roll the dough into four or six balls.

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   Roll balls in wheat germ.

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   Roll each ball out on a greased cookie sheet that has been sprinkled lightly with extra wheat germ (or whole-wheat flour).

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   You want to sprinkle the sheet with something as the dough tends to stick.

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    Thats why I also roll it out directly onto the cookie sheet.

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    Trying to transfer it onto the cookie sheet didnt work so well for me.

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    Roll out very thin or they wont get crispy.

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    Sprinkle lightly with salt.

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    Cut into diamond shapes with a pastry wheel.

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    Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes.

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    Let cool and store in a covered container.

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    Eat as is or serve with my Christmas Cheese Ball.

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    (Inspired by a recipe from Tightwad Gazette by Amy Dacyczyn)

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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