cooking options: wood-fired clay or earth oven

[Loshali]

I was making home made saltine crackers today and thought, 'man these would taste so good in a clay oven'.
A clay oven is definitely a consideration for preparations, too. They look great on a patio, and fairly easy to build. I've found half a dozen plans on the internet, one being on motherearthnews.com. Nobody would suspect it's main purpose was for survival, either. A good portion of us have wood heat anyway, either a fireplace or wood stove. Unfortunately it wouldnt work in an apartment situation.

[Brosia]

now you have to tell us how one makes home made saltine crackers.

[lazer128]

now you have to tell us how one makes home made saltine crackers.

I was wondering too. Labor would be better spent on pecan pie in my opinion! :D

[lazer128]

I found this....yummy! :D

Homemade Saltine Crackers
2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
2/3 c. milk
2 tbsp. butter
1/2 tsp. baking soda
Combine the dry ingredients, cut in the butter, then stir in the milk. Round into a ball and knead for few strokes. Divide dough into several pieces and roll out very thin on a floured board. Lay sheets on ungreased cookie sheet. Sprinkle with salt and prick with a fork. Cut into 1 1/2 inch squares with a sharp knife or pizza cutter. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned.

[Rustyshakelford]

I found this....yummy! :D

Homemade Saltine Crackers
2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
2/3 c. milk
2 tbsp. butter
1/2 tsp. baking soda
Combine the dry ingredients, cut in the butter, then stir in the milk. Round into a ball and knead for few strokes. Divide dough into several pieces and roll out very thin on a floured board. Lay sheets on ungreased cookie sheet. Sprinkle with salt and prick with a fork. Cut into 1 1/2 inch squares with a sharp knife or pizza cutter. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned.

That's Matzo. Also known as unleavened bread except you leave out the baking soda.

[Loshali]

Keebler aint got nuttin on me!

THats pretty much my recipe, except without the baking soda. Chill the dough and roll out to 1/16". Bake at 325 for 20 minutes, turning the pan at 10 minutes.

I first tried them because I wanted something with whole wheat, rye and flaxseed, and couldnt find all those in one cracker that didnt have a lot of preservatives. I sometimes substitute 1/2 of the all purpose flour for 1/2 cup of whole wheat, 1/2 cup of rye flour, or whatever else I decide to put in them.

Great survival recipe.. I love saltines and cheese...