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"As I ate the oysters with their strong taste of the sea and their faint metallic taste that the cold white wine washed away, leaving only the sea taste and the succulent texture, and as I drank their cold liquid from each shell and washed it down with the crisp taste of the wine, I lost the empty feeling and began to be happy, and to make plans."--Ernest Hemingway

Pioneer Hardtack Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
4 cups flour (white, wheat, graham, rye, barley, or any combination of flours you like.)
1 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup shortening
2 cups buttermilk, yogurt, cream, or sweet milk
1 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
Directions:
Directions:
Preheat oven 400.
Measure all ingredients into large bowl. Mix well and form dough into ball. Divide into small portions and roll out. Roll out on floured surface as thin as you can. Sprinkle with salt if you wish. Cut to any shape desired. Place close together on a greased cookie sheetBake until edges are lightly browned, flip over and bake until it is crisp, dry, and lightly browned on other side.
As soon as hardtack is baked move to cooling rack. Store in airtight container. Hardtack will stay fresh as long as it is kept dry.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Hardtack is an old-fashioned flatbread or sea biscuit that was popular with the pioneers and sailors because it was lightweight, combat, last, and stored well. And it's just as delicious today, and handy, too, for hiking, backpacking, or snacking.

 

 

 

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