Scandinavian Crisp Bread

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 cup rye flour
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons caraway seeds
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup water

Instructions

  1. Stir togethre in a mixing bowl flours, sugar, seeds, baking powder and salt until thoroughly blended.
  2. Cut in shortening until coarse crumbs form.
  3. Add water all at one time. Stir until mixture can be gathered in a ball.
  4. Turn onto lightly floured surface.
  5. Knead 8-10 strokes.
  6. Divide dough into six portions and shape into balls.
  7. Roll each ball of dough on a floured surface to an 8 inch round.
  8. Cut a 1 inch hole in center of each round.
  9. Prick each entire circle of dough with fork.
  10. Place rounds on greased baking sheet.
  11. Bake at 325 degrees for 15 minutes.
  12. Turn bread over and bake for 7-8 minutes more until crisp.
  13. Cool on rack.
  14. To serve, break cracker bread, butter and serve with thin sliced cheese.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

506 kcal 25% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.6g 13% DV
Total Fat 25.8g 33% DV
Carbs 67.7g 25% DV
Fiber 6.7g 24% DV
Sugar 24.9g 50% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12348mg 100% DV
Potassium 246.3mg 5% DV
Cholesterol 75mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 0.3mcg
Calcium 1511.3mg 100% DV
Iron 5.4mg 30% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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