Graham Crackers

By dfarber

(smaller, printed note card)

Ingredients

• 4 cups whole-wheat flour
• 1 cup (2 sticks) butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup hot water
• all-purpose flour

Preparation

Step 1

-Preheat over to 350.

- Place whole-wheat flour in a bowl. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse oatmeal.
- Add sugar, baking soda, cream of tartar, egg, and enough water to make dough that can be rolled.
- Roll out dough to a thickness of 1/4 inch on floured board.
- Cut with cookie cutters
- Place cookies on ungreased baking sheets and bake 15-20 minutes or until done.
-Cool on racks.
- Makes 2 dozen cookies