Post by chief_cook2 on Dec 31, 2002 21:50:40 GMT -6
Yield: 80 Servings
3/4 c ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR
1/2 c WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR
1/2 c PECANS or WALNUTS
-toasted and ground
1 tb BROWN SUGAR
1/2 ts BAKING POWDER
1/8 ts SALT
1/8 ts GROUND CINNAMON
Or APPLE PIE SPICE
1/4 c BUTTER or MARGARINE
1/2 c APPLESAUCE
In a medium mixing bowl stir together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat
flour, ground nuts, brown sugar, baking powder, salt and cinnamon or apple
pie spice. Using a pastry blender, cut in butter or margarine till the
mixture resembles course crumbs. Make a well in the center of the flour
mixture.
Add applesauce all at once. Using a fork, stir till the mixture can be
gathered into a ball. Divide the dough in half. Preheat oven to 350 degress
Lightly grease baking sheets; set aside.
On a lightly floured surface, roll EACH half of the dough into a 12 x
7-1/2-inch rectangle. Using a pastry wheel or a sharp knife, cut the dough
into 1-1/2-inch squares, triangles or diamond shapes. OR, using a
1-1/2-inch round cookie or biscuit cutter, cut dough into rounds. Place
crackers, 1/4 inch apart onto prepared baking pan sheet using tines of a
fork prick crackers well. Bake for 15 to 17 minutes or until lightly brown
and firm to the touch. Remove crackers from the baking sheets and cool on
wire racks. Store in an air-tight container and store in a cool place