Swedish Hard Tack

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). (5 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt until well combined. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Add the chilled, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry blender or your fingertips, cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse sand. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins Gradually add the buttermilk, a little at a time, mixing until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overmix. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 7 mins Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface. Roll the dough out to a thin, 1/8-inch thickness. (7 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Using a knife or cookie cutter, cut the dough into 4-inch squares. Then, cut each square diagonally into triangles. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins Prick each triangle several times with a fork to prevent excessive puffing during baking. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Place the prepared hard tack triangles on ungreased baking sheets. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 12 mins Bake in the preheated oven until the hard tack is dry and lightly golden brown, approximately 10-12 minutes. (12 minutes)

Recipe View 20 mins Remove from the oven and let cool completely on a wire rack. The hard tack will crisp up further as it cools. (20 minutes)