Savory Hardtack Food

HARDTACK

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400F and lightly grease a baking sheet.
• Mix the ingredients into a dough and roll out to a thickness of about 1/2 inch.
• Cut into squares.
• Prick the squares all over in an even pattern with a fork or knife.
• Place them on a lightly greased baking pan and bake 20 to 30 minutes, until golden brown.

SAVORY HARDTACK

Steps:

• Add all the dry ingredients to a Food Processor and mix briefly.
• Add the water and mix until the mixture forms a dough ball. It will be sticky/soft.
• Turn out on a floured board and knead with enough flour to keep from sticking until it forms a firm ball.
• Roll out the dough to desired thickness (I use about 1/4 inch).
• Cut into squares of desired size and use a fork to pierce each square several times (3-4).
• Place squares on a baking sheet on Parchment Paper. Set the baking sheet in a preheated 350 degree oven for about 30 minutes. Remove and turn the Hardtack. Return to oven for 10-15 minutes. Remove and cool on paper towels. You may want to adjust the temp and cooking times for your oven. The goal is to cook to a light toasty brown. The hardtack will be very hard, so nibble carefully.

SIMPLE HARDTACK

Steps:

• Mix the flour, water and salt together, and make sure the mixture is fairly dry.
• Then roll it out to about 1/2 inch thickness, and shape it into a rectangle. Cut it into 3×3 inch squares, and poke holes in both sides.
• Place on an un-greased cookie or baking sheet, and cook for 30 minutes per side at 375? (or 350? if you have a convection oven).
• When it's done, you'll want to let it dry and harden for a few days, just out in the open. When it has the consistency of a brick, it's fully cured. Then simply store it in an airtight container or bucket. To prepare for eating, soak it in water or milk for about 15 minutes, and then fry in a buttered skillet. You can eat it with cheese, soup or just plain with a little salt added. Any way you do it, it's delicious!