Homemade Graham Crackers

yields 48 crackers

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1 3/4 cups whole-wheat flour

1/2 cup sugar

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 cup cold butter, cut into 1/2 inch cubes

2 tablespoons honey

2 tablespoon molasses

1/4 cup cold water

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

In a food processor, mix together the flours, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Add the cold butter and process until the mixture resembles coarse meal, about 30 seconds or so. Add the honey, molasses, water, and vanilla. Mix until the dough starts to come together in a ball, another 30 seconds. Scrape dough out of the mixer.

Between 2 sheets of waxed or parchment paper, roll the dough ½-¼ -inch thick. Chill for at least 1 hour, until firm.

Preheat oven to 350F. Retrieve dough and roll it a bit more to a 1/8-inch thick. With a sharp knife, pizza cutter, or fluted pastry wheel, cut into 2-inch squares. Arrange the crackers on parchment lined baking sheets. With a fork, prick 3 times in each cracker.

Bake for 15 minutes, until lightly browned at the edges. Remove from the oven and let cool on the pan. Enjoy!

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