Title: Basic White Crackers
Categories: Bakery Cracker
Yield: 100 Crackers

2	c	All purpose flour
1/4	ts	Salt
2	tb	Margarine, softened
1	c	Water
		Salt for topping, optional

Preheat oven to 325F.

In a large bowl or food processor, combine flour & salt. Cut in the margarine until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs. Slowly mix in enough water to form a cohesive ball.

Divide dough into 3 equal portions for rolling. On a floured surface or pastry cloth, roll the crackers paper thin. Lightly sprinkle the tops with salt if so desired & gently roll over the top with rolling pin.

With a sharp knife, carefully cut the crackers into 2" squares. Handling them gently, transfer to an ungreased cookie sheet. Prick each cracker 2 or 3 times with a fork.

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a rack. Serve with soups, salads, dips, etc.

Foust & Husch, "Crackers!"

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