SALOON "HARD TRACK" PILOT CRACKERS

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I was looking for a recipe for Saloon Pilot Crackers, originally made by Hilo Macaroni Factory in Hilo, HI. Per the history of this cracker, the Factory's recipe was based on a Hard Tack recipe shared by German cook from a visiting ship. Growing up in Hawaii, we ate these crackers with butter and guava jelly, or with avocado mashed wtih sugar. My parents would break the plain cracker up into a cup of coffee and milk and have it for breakfast! Here's a work-in-progress recipe for these crackers based on a Hard Tack recipe I found on the web.

Provided by J-Ha7037

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 crackers, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups flour
3/4 cup water
1 tablespoon shortening
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Mix all ingredients together.
  • Turn onto a floured board and knead for five minutes.
  • Let dough rest for 10 minutes.
  • Roll out half of the dough to 1/4 inch thick.
  • Use the rim of a cup or bowl cut out 12 circles, each about 3" across.
  • Use a fork to prick the center of the circle a few times.
  • Arrange on 2 baking sheets and bake for 15 minutes.
  • Turn oven off and leave crackers in oven until completely cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 85.3, Fat 1.3, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 97.6, Carbohydrate 15.9, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 0.1, Protein 2.1

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