Hardtack
Yes, you heard it Plain old hardtack. I couldnt believe the recipe was in my moms recipe box as well. This was a childhood ration of seafaring tales. Great served hot from the pan with butter. hint-hint great for camping. You can actually buy Civil-War era hardtack cutters nowadays
Yes, you heard it Plain old hardtack. I couldnt believe the recipe was in my moms recipe box as well. This was a childhood ration of seafaring tales. Great served hot from the pan with butter. hint-hint great for camping. You can actually buy Civil-War era hardtack cutters nowadays
- Carbohydrate 191.032725 g
- Cholesterol 29.716875 mg
- Fat 38.9197875 g
- Fiber 18.4896412129386 g
- Protein 38.5785234375 g
- Saturated Fat 13.0956715 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (383g)
- Sodium 458.5853125 mg
- Sugar 172.543083787061 g
- Trans Fat 2.9956505 g
- Calories 1266 calories
Step-by-step
- Mix dry ingredients well
- in separate container, mix wet ingredients
- combine mixter with dry ingredients
- When dough is thoroughly mixed, form it into eight balls of equal size and roll each one out on a floured board (thickness will depend on size of your pan)
- Transfer each 12 inch circle to a lightly greased pizza pan. Pat and smooth dough pieces and bake 375 until golden brown.
Baking dense rations requires strict adherence to volume-to-weight proportions, particularly when scaling yields upward or downward.
Scaling Ratios and Structural Integrity
Adjusting flour quantities demands careful recalculation of the lipid content. When scaling this formula, maintain the ratio of unbleached flour to bacon drippings precisely. Altering fat ratios changes the moisture barrier, which dictates the shelf-stability of baked grain products. Mixing dry elements thoroughly distributes the baking soda evenly through three cups of flour, preventing localized alkaline hot spots. Hydrate the mixture using one and one-half cups of buttermilk, ensuring the liquid incorporates uniformly without overworking the gluten matrix.Managing Temperatures and Dietary Adjustments
Set the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit, monitoring the twelve-inch circles until achieving an even golden-brown exterior. Roll dough evenly on a floured surface to guarantee consistent heat penetration during baking. For dietary modifications, substitute neutral vegetable oil for bacon drippings at a one-to-one ratio if removing animal fats. Store finished baked goods in an airtight container for up to two weeks to prevent ambient moisture absorption.
