A Recipe For Homemade Graham |work| Crackers By Mollie Katzen Exclusive -
Commercial crackers rely on high-fructose corn syrup, artificial flavors, and preservatives. This recipe uses real butter, honey, and dark brown sugar.
As soon as the sheets come out of the oven, use your knife or pizza cutter to re-score the warm lines you cut earlier. Let them cool completely on the baking sheet for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack. Once fully cool, snap them apart along the lines. Baker's Tips for Success
You control the sugar and flour quality.
Makes about 24–30 crackers Prep time: 15 minutes | Chill time: 1 hour | Bake time: 12–15 minutes
“These aren’t factory-snappy. They’re tender-crumbed, with a honeyed whisper of cinnamon. Perfect with afternoon tea, or crumbled into a bowl of berries and cream. Let the children help with the fork-pricking – it’s meditative.” Let them cool completely on the baking sheet
(about 2 x 3 inches) using a knife or fluted pastry wheel. Prick each cracker with a fork in two rows – this keeps them flat and looks authentic.
One of the joys of homemade graham crackers is how easy they are to customize. Here are a few ideas to get you started:
: For a sweeter treat, sprinkle the tops with a mix of cinnamon and sugar before baking.
Add 2 tbsp cold water and mix with your hands (Mollie’s way). The dough should just hold together when squeezed – crumbly but not wet. Add 1 more tsp water at a time if needed. Don’t overwork. Makes about 24–30 crackers Prep time: 15 minutes
True graham flavor relies on whole grains.
Today, in an exclusive collaboration, Mollie Katzen shares a recipe that has never appeared in her books before: to our kitchen. Put away the box. Roll up your sleeves. We are about to reinvent the square.
"Food should not frighten you," Katzen says as we finish our conversation. "A cracker is just flour, fat, sweet, and heat. If you can make a bed, you can make a graham cracker. And once you do, you'll realize the box was never the real thing."
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. Freeze for up to 3 months. (They thaw in 10 minutes.) The Recipe: Homemade "Moosewood-Style" Graham Crackers
About 20-25 crackers
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A touch of warmth and aromatic sweetness that ties the whole nostalgic flavor profile together. The Recipe: Homemade "Moosewood-Style" Graham Crackers