While Mollie Katzen has a few variations of cracker recipes across her many books (such as The Moosewood Cookbook and The Enchanted Broccoli Forest), her definitive "Graham Cracker" recipe is celebrated for being wholesome, using honey as the primary sweetener, and achieving that signature crisp-but-not-too-hard texture.
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Add the honey (or maple syrup), cold water, and vanilla. Beat until combined. The batter will look curdled. Do not panic. Katzen calls this "the cottage cheese moment." It means the liquids are emulsifying with the fat. It is beautiful. While Mollie Katzen has a few variations of
"The graham cracker was originally invented in the 19th century as a health food," Katzen explains. "Sylvester Graham, a Presbyterian minister, believed that high-fiber, minimally processed flour was the path to wellness. Somewhere along the way, the health food became a sugary commodity. I wanted to go back to the promise—but with the flavor turned all the way up." The batter will look curdled
Yield: About 20-25 crackers
