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Graham crackers are named in honor of Reverend Sylvester Graham, a Presbyterian minister from Connecticut who, in the mid-1800s, preached that vegetarianism would lead to a much healthier (and less sinful) life. Some food historians credit Reverend Graham with developing these simple, sweet cookies for residents in his "Graham boarding houses," while others assert that he was such a strong advocate for whole wheat flour that it came to be called "graham flour," hence "graham crackers."

Today we use a blend of whole wheat and all purpose flours, and according to many aficionados, honey is the real "secret" ingredient ... this easy recipe is a great way to make honey-sweetened graham crackers at home.

 
Ingredients:

1/2 cup all-purpose organic flour
1 3/4 cups whole-wheat organic flour
1/2 cup Wholesome Sweeteners Fair Trade Organic Sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup cold butter, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
2 Tablespoons Wholesome Sweeteners Fair Trade Amber Honey
2 Tablespoons Wholesome Sweeteners Fair Trade Organic Molasses
1/4 cup cold water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

 
Directions :

Preheat oven to 350F.

In a stand mixer (or food processor), mix together the flours, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Add the cold butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse meal (if you're using a food processor, pulse for about 30 seconds). Add the honey, molasses, water, and vanilla. Mix until the dough starts to come together in a ball (in a processor, about another 30 seconds). Scrape dough out of the mixer.

Form a dough "log" 2 inches in diameter, wrap it in cling wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (over night is best). Then simply slice the dough in 1/8 or 1/4 inch rounds (be consistent!) and arrange the crackers on parchment-lined baking sheets. With a toothpick, poke tiny holes in the dough. (If you want to sprinkle with additional sugar or cinnamon, now is the time! Turbinado or Raw Cane Sugar is a lovely, crunchy topping to homemade grahams.) Bake for 15-20 minutes, until lightly browned at the edges (ovens will vary). Remove from the oven and let cool on the pan.

Perfect for making ice cream sandwiches or s'mores.

Yield: 48 crackers

 
Source : Inspired by Baking Bites blog
 
Suggestions : For that authentic just-out-of-the-box look, roll the dough between 2 sheets of waxed or parchment paper to 1/8-inch thick. Chill for at least 1 hour, until firm. Remove the dough from the fridge and with a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut into 2-inch squares. Arrange the crackers on parchment- lined baking sheets. With a toothpick, poke several tiny holes in each cracker. You may want to perforate the crackers with a line of dots as well.
 
 
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