Swedish Hard Tack

Hard tack, also called knäckebröd, is biscuit-like, crunchy, and sweet. Very nice with butter or cheese.

Preparation Details

Prep Time: 30 mins

Cook Time: 30 mins

Total Time: 1 hr

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup white sugar
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup butter
• 1 cup buttermilk, or more as needed

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. Sift together flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt into a large bowl. Rub in butter until mixture appears sandy. Stir in buttermilk, a little at a time, until dough holds together.
3. Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface and roll out to a 1/8-inch thickness. Cut into 4-inch squares; cut each square diagonally into triangles, then prick with a fork. Place on ungreased cookie sheets.
4. Bake in the preheated oven until dry and lightly browned, about 10 minutes.