Title: How to Make Hardtack Source:
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How to Make Hardtack
Five Methods:Traditional Hardtack Softer Hardtack Fried Hardtack Eating Hardtack Variations Community Q&A
Hardtack is a type of hard unleavened bread, that was often eaten by soldiers during the Civil War and sailors during sea journeys. Usually infested by weevils, larva, and grubs, the soldiers invented many ways to ingest these "edible rocks". Fortunately, that's probably not something you have to worry about. If kept dry, these crackers can and will last easily over 50 years. If you intend on going on a long backpacking trip, make a dozen or so, and take them with you. These will help keep your energy up for the length of the trip.
Ingredients
Traditional Hardtack
6 cups flour
1 cup water
Softer Hardtack
4 cups of flour
2 cups of cold water
2 tablespoons of cold butter or shortening/margarine
No thanks, I've had hardtack before when I was a Civil War re-enactor - I was lucky I didn't break a tooth gnawing on that stuff. It's semi-paltable when dunked in coffee.
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You likely had hardtack made with refined white flour. Using whole grain flour gives it a different feel and taste. Bob's Red Mill is a good place to find all sorts of milled grains and seeds. ;)
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