Hardtack

4 Servings
100% would make this recipe for Hardtack again.

Yes, you heard it! Plain old hardtack. I couldn't believe the recipe was in my mom's recipe box as well. This was a childhood ration of seafaring tales. Great served hot from the pan with butter.. hint-hint: great for camping. You can actually buy Civil-War era hardtack cutters nowadays!

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Hardtack Ingredients

2 1/2 cup Whole oats	1 1/2 cup Buttermilk
3 cup Flour unbleached	3 tablespoon Honey
1 1/2 teaspoon Salt	1/2 cup Bacon drippings
1 teaspoon Baking soda	1/2 tablespoon Bacon drippings

Instructions for Hardtack

1. Mix dry ingredients well
2. in separate container, mix wet ingredients
3. combine mixter with dry ingredients
4. When dough is thoroughly mixed, form it into eight balls of equal size and roll each one out on a floured board (thickness will depend on size of your pan)
5. Transfer each 12 inch circle to a lightly greased pizza pan.
Pat and smooth dough pieces and bake 375 until golden brown.

Main Ingredient: FlourCuisine: American