Hot Potato Crackers

Title:
Hot Potato Crackers

Yield:
65 Crackers

Categories:
Bakery,
Crackers




Ingredients:





 1 1/3 c  All purpose flour


   2/3 c  Potato flour


     2 tb Dried chives


   1/2 ts Salt


     2 ts Black pepper, ground


   1/2 c  Shortening


   1/2 c  Water


          Salt for the tops, optional


          Paprika for the top, option






 Preheat oven to 350F.


 


 In a large bowl, combine the flours, chives, salt & pepper. Cut in the


 shortening until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs. Slowly blend in


 the water. Divide the dough into 2 equal balls. On a floured surface, roll


 out into a thin rectangle 1/16" to 1/8" thick. Sprinkle with salt & paprika


 & roll over with rolling pin.


 


 Cut into 2" shapes with a sharp knife.  Prick each cracker with a fork.


 Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Some crackers will brown


 more quickly than others, so watch carefully for the last 5 minutes or so.


 Cool on a wire rack.


 


 Use as an alternative snack to potato chips.


 


 Foust & Husch, "Crackers!"