I recently acquired some whole wheat flour. I've been saving a recipe to try, but I've never had whole wheat flour... but now a world of opportunities have opened!
I have successfully made Wheat Thins!
They are SO one of my favorite crackers, but let's just say they don't fit into the budget... except for Thanksgiving.
But I know I've made my fair share of COPY-CAT recipes, but sometimes, they just are a little bit off from the original.
Like Costa Vida Sweet Pork. Totally good, but I just miss my Costa Vida. Why does it have to be so good?
Or Tiny Spicy Chicken. Its a nice substitute, but doesn't come close to Royale Express in Logan.
Anyways, I digress about the delicious food of Utah...
These Wheat Thins taste EXACTLY like the store bought kind. I was totally surprised. It was a simple recipe to make with AWESOME results... LOVE IT!!!
So since I'm so kind I will share the wealth... in form of a recipe because I don't think I could send you all crackers... they might get stale.
Wheat Thins
1 1/2 Cups All Purpose Flour
1/2 Cup Whole Wheat Flour
1/2 Cup Sugar
1/4 teaspoon Salt
2 Tablespoons of Butter of Margarine, softened
1/2 to 2/3 Cups Milk
Salt for the Tops (optional)
Preheat oven to 325 Degrees.
In a large bowl, or food processor for the lucky ones, combine flours, sugar, and salt.
Cut butter into the flour mixture until it resemble a course meal.
Blend milk in slowly, using enough to form a dough that hold together.
Divide the dough ball into 2 equal halves.
NOW THE TRICKY PART
Roll the dough out on a floured surface, i.e. pastry cloth, your counter top, flat surface.
Roll the dough out to 1/6 to 1/8 inch thickness. The thinner the better.
Sprinkle the rolled out dough with salt if wanted.
Cut crackers into 2 inch squares with a sharp knife.
Transfer to an ungreased baking sheet and prick each cracker 2 or 3 times with a fork... gives it the professional look... or maybe some great air holes... all I know if JUST DO IT!
Bake them for 20-25 minutes or till crackers are lightly browned.
Cool on a rack.
Depending on how big you cut them, should made a lot of crackers (95-100). I think its about a box full.
Et voilà! Wheat Thins... although I question if they can be called Wheat Thins with the amount of Wheat Flour I used... something to think about.
But the truth of the matter... they are DELICIOUS!!!!!!
However, now that I've given you the recipe, I don't want the hear any body give me grief about them not tasting exactly like store bought Wheat Thins... I must have forgotten to add all those preservatives and additives... how forgetful of me!
3 comments:
True, nothing compares to the Royal in Logan . . . but your recipe is such a close second! Miss you.
I love to see you pop to the top of my blogroll. They look yummy. Last year the girls made homemade Saltines. They were a little thicker than the store bought ones. But still tasted good. Have you tried the Cafe Rio Sweet Pork Taco copycat recipe? I think it is very close. You could even make your own homemade tortillas. We miss you guys. :(
I guess you know what you are signed up for this year at Thanksgiving\Christmas.... CHEESE AND CRACKERS!
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