Hardtack Bread Recipe
Learn how to make this ancient, long-lasting survival food
Ingredients
- 2 cups Whole wheat all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup Water
- 1 tsp Salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt.
- Gradually add the water to the flour mixture, mixing it until it forms a stiff dough.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface until it is about 1/2 inch thick.
- Using a knife or a biscuit cutter, cut the dough into small squares or rectangles, typically about 3x3 inches in size.
- Place the cut pieces on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a small gap between each piece.
- Use a fork to poke several holes into each piece of dough. This helps prevent the hardtack from puffing up while baking.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes or until the hardtack turns a light golden brown.
- Remove the hardtack from the oven and allow it to cool completely. It will harden as it cools.
- Once cooled, store the hardtack in an airtight container or vacuum-sealed bag to maintain its shelf life.