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Monday, 26 July 2010

Hard Tack, or Ship's Biscuit Recipe.

~~~~~~ Hardtack ~~~~~~
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1 Tsp. Salt
1 lb. flour
Water
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Mix salt and flour; add water to make very stiff dough. Roll to 1/4" thickness, and cut the whole into four inch sections. Use lots of flour to prevent sticking. Use fork to punch with holes. Bake in a flat pan at 250 degrees for two to three hours.


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