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Farm Kitchen:  crackers?  |
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peapicker
True Blue Farmgirl
716 Posts
texas
USA
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 Posted - Jul 02 2009 : 10:57:46 AM
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| Has anyone made crackers from scratch? I have tried some, but I can't seem to get them crisp enough. Does anyone have any tips? |
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
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peapicker
True Blue Farmgirl
716 Posts
texas
USA
716 Posts |
Posted - Jul 02 2009 : 11:07:51 AM
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| Well, I am going to keep bumping it up, so hopefully someone has some answers. It can't be impossibe. |
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts |
Posted - Jul 02 2009 : 11:08:40 AM
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I haven't, but I've always wanted do. In the "Baking" (and I won't get that title right) issue of MJF mag a few years back, she had a recipe for a couple of different crackers, and I might be mistaken, but I thought it used the budget mix. I always wanted to try them, but never got around to it. There's a LOT of recipes like that for me!!!
Musings from our family in the Bluegrass http://sweetvioletmae.blogspot.com/ |
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acairnsmom
True Blue Farmgirl
1319 Posts
audrey
cheyenne
wy
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Posted - Jul 02 2009 : 11:48:07 AM
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I haven't made any crackers but when I make biscotti I turn the oven off and leave the biscotti in there for another hour to dry it out. Maybe that might work for crackers?
Audrey
Toto, we're not in Kansas any more! |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Jul 02 2009 : 11:52:24 AM
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We made some at Libbies a couple months ago...(Libbie, Pearlsnjeans and me) and they turned out great. We used the recipe from the MJF baking issue. We did three different "toppings" on them...all were wonderful. I really recomend that recipe!
Jenny in Utah
Proud Farmgirl sister #24
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
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peapicker
True Blue Farmgirl
716 Posts
texas
USA
716 Posts |
Posted - Jul 02 2009 : 12:01:06 PM
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| I'm new to mjf, and haven't ssen the baking issue. Is it made with four or with mj baking mix. Is is possible to post the recipe. |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Jul 02 2009 : 12:14:47 PM
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It was made with the baking mix. And it is really good. Gosh..I dont' know...IS it okay to post that recipe??? I will happily post it if someone from the farm says it is okay to do so.
Jenny in Utah
Proud Farmgirl sister #24
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts |
Posted - Jul 02 2009 : 12:24:23 PM
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I'm glad to know they were good, Jenny...they looked good! I was going to make mine (daydream!) with all sorts of seeds (like poppy, sesame, etc...) for a "birdseed" effect, but as I said, never got around to it.
If the farm let's you, I know these gals will appreciate the recipe!
Musings from our family in the Bluegrass http://sweetvioletmae.blogspot.com/ |
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peapicker
True Blue Farmgirl
716 Posts
texas
USA
716 Posts |
Posted - Jul 02 2009 : 12:26:17 PM
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| Thanks Jenny. I understand about the posting. I just don't have any mjf resources available to me at the moment. At least I know there is a good recipe out there. Is the baking issue one of the regular bi-monthy magazines? |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
11381 Posts |
Posted - Jul 02 2009 : 2:04:51 PM
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Yes...it was last summer if I remember right. A REALLY good one for sure...heck..maybe it was longer ago..but it IS one of the regular ones.
Jenny in Utah
Proud Farmgirl sister #24
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
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JojoNH
True Blue Farmgirl
1984 Posts
Joanna
Dunbarton
New Hampshire
USA
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Posted - Jul 02 2009 : 3:34:46 PM
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I make homemade crackers quite often. The number one thing you need to be sure of, roll it out thin. If it is to thick it will not be crisp the way you want it. Took me a few tries to get the hang of it. The dough is like a big elastic. . so it takes a little work to get it truly rolled out thin. I use my favorite cookie cutters so we have unusual looking crackers!! I do them by season. . . so fun when hunting season starts. . make lots of animal crackers!
Joanna #566
JojoNH
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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Posted - Jul 02 2009 : 3:38:16 PM
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What a cute idea. I have some tiny cutters...for canapes and hors deovres I think..but hardly ever use them..other than the leave one to decorate pie crusts now and then...good use for them. When we made them we cut them with a pizza cutter..made rectangles.
Jenny in Utah
Proud Farmgirl sister #24
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
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laurzgot
True Blue Farmgirl
1692 Posts
Laurie
Alvin
Texas
USA
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Posted - Jul 02 2009 : 8:19:10 PM
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I've made cheese crackers before and yes roll it out very thin and bake at 375-400 degrees depending on oven.
Laurie
suburban countrygirl at heart |
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peapicker
True Blue Farmgirl
716 Posts
texas
USA
716 Posts |
Posted - Jul 02 2009 : 8:29:37 PM
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| Thanks for the tips, I'll go back to drawing board and give it another try. |
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