Soda Crackers

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   Heat the oven to 375F.

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   In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt.

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   Cut in the lard until the mixture resembles coarse-cut oatmeal.

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   Make a well in the center and add the milk.

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   Toss with your hands and knead to form a stiff dough.

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   On a lightly floured work surface, roll out the dough until it is 1/8 inch thick.

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   Cut into squares or whatever shape you desire.

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   I like 1-inch squares or scalloped rounds.

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   Prick the dough with the tines of a fork, brush lightly with water, and sprinkle with salt.

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    Transfer to a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes or until toasty and browned around the edges.

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    Let cool before serving.

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    Add spices, seeds, or flavored salts to the top of these crackers as desired before baking.

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    A funny colloquialism for someone not looking so good is She looks like death eating a soda cracker.

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    I dont know where it came from, but the women in my family have thrown it around for generations.

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