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Hardtack

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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!

Yield: 4 Ready in 45 minutes

Cuisine: AmericanMain Ingredient: Flour

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Servings          
Original recipe makes 4
2 1/2 cupWhole oats
3 cupFlour; unbleached
1 1/2 teaspoonSalt
1 teaspoonBaking soda
1 1/2 cupButtermilk
3 tablespoonHoney
1/2 cupBacon drippings
1/2 tablespoonBacon drippings

Hardtack Preparation

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.

Notes

Use pegged rolling pin if you can find one.

Or you can use standard rolling pin, jar or large drinking glass.

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Calories Per Serving: 1266
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Hardtack Reviews

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Use pegged rolling pin if you can find one.
Or you can use standard rolling pin, jar or large drinking glass.

[I posted this recipe.]
6 years, 12 months, 1 days, 23 hours, 23 minutes ago

Tags

  1. Appetizers
  2. Bread
  3. Bake
  4. American
  5. Flour
  6. Winter
  7. Sweet

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