Graham Crackers Alton Brown
Indulge in the nostalgic delight of homemade Graham Crackers inspired by Alton Brown’s signature recipe—a perfect balance of crispy texture and warm, honeyed sweetness. These classic crackers combine wholesome ingredients like whole wheat flour, brown sugar, and natural honey for a satisfying treat that’s both hearty and irresistibly flavorful. The dough comes together effortlessly with the help of a food processor, while a sprinkle of optional cinnamon adds a cozy touch to each crisp bite. Ready in just over 30 minutes, this recipe yields 24 golden-brown crackers ideal for s'mores, cheesecake crusts, or simple snacking. Learn how to bake these versatile, homemade graham crackers and elevate your pantry with this timeless, crowd-pleasing recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 192 grams All-purpose flour
- 130 grams Whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 96 grams Brown sugar
- 90 grams Unsalted butter, chilled and diced
- 80 grams Honey
- 60 milliliters Whole milk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon (optional, for sprinkling)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, and kosher salt until well combined.
In a food processor, pulse the brown sugar and diced chilled butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Alternatively, you can use a pastry blender or your fingers to achieve this texture.
Add the dry ingredients to the food processor and pulse until combined, or mix into the butter-sugar mixture by hand in a large bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, milk, and vanilla extract. Gradually add this wet mixture to the dry ingredients, mixing until a dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead briefly to bring it together. Divide the dough into two portions for easier handling.
Roll out one portion of dough on a floured surface to approximately 1/8-inch thickness. Using a pizza cutter or a sharp knife, cut the dough into rectangles (approximately 2x3 inches). Transfer the rectangles to a prepared baking sheet, leaving a bit of space between each cracker.
Use a fork or skewer to poke small holes decoratively in each cracker to mimic traditional graham crackers. Sprinkle lightly with ground cinnamon if desired.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Rotate the baking sheets halfway through baking to ensure even cooking.
Remove the crackers from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Repeat the process with the second portion of dough. Store the cooled crackers in an airtight container for up to one week. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2452 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 79.3 g | 102% | |
| Saturated Fat | 48.1 g | 241% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 204 mg | 68% | |
| Sodium | 821 mg | 36% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 407.4 g | 148% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.7 g | 78% | |
| Total Sugars | 163.3 g | ||
| Protein | 40.4 g | 81% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.8 mcg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 263 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 15.1 mg | 84% | |
| Potassium | 1028 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
