Hardtack

Name: Hardtack
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups milk; 4 cups flour; 4 tablespoons butter, softened; 3 teaspoons brown sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt

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Recipe by Molly53

This is a VERY hard and long-keeping bread perfect as an side to hearty soups, chowders, and stews. Historically, it was part of soldiers' rations. Currently, it is an ideal way to include carbohydrates on hikes or camping.

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READY IN: 45mins

SERVES: 12

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

1 ¹⁄₂

cups milk
4

cups flour
4

tablespoons butter, softened
3

teaspoons brown sugar
1 ¹⁄₂

teaspoons salt

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 400F and lightly grease a baking sheet.
Mix the ingredients into a dough and roll out to a thickness of about 1/2 inch.
Cut into squares.
Prick the squares all over in an even pattern with a fork or knife.
Place them on a lightly greased baking pan and bake 20 to 30 minutes, until golden brown.

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