Old Fashioned Soda Crackers
Experience the timeless charm of homemade Old Fashioned Soda Crackers—perfectly crisp, buttery, and lightly salted for a delightful snack or accompaniment to soups and cheese boards. This simple yet nostalgic recipe combines pantry staples like all-purpose flour, cold butter, and buttermilk to create flaky, golden crackers with just the right amount of crunch. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a quick bake in the oven, these crackers are an easy way to elevate your snacking game. Sprinkle them with coarse sea salt for irresistible flavor, and enjoy them fresh or stored for up to a week. Whether you're crafting a comforting treat or an elegant appetizer, these homemade soda crackers are a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
- 1 cup Buttermilk (cold)
- 1 teaspoon Granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon Sea salt or coarse salt (optional, for topping)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and sugar until evenly combined.
Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry blender or your fingertips to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Gradually pour in the cold buttermilk, stirring gently with a wooden spoon until the dough starts to come together. Be careful not to overmix.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently for about a minute until it forms a smooth ball. Cover the dough with a clean kitchen towel and let it rest for 10 minutes.
After resting, roll the dough out to a thickness of about 1/8 inch. Use a sharp knife or a pizza cutter to cut the dough into 2-inch squares or your desired shape.
Transfer the cut crackers onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving a small amount of space between each piece.
Prick each cracker several times with a fork to prevent them from puffing up during baking. If desired, sprinkle coarse sea salt on top for extra flavor.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crackers are lightly golden and crisp around the edges.
Remove the crackers from the oven and let them cool completely on a wire rack. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1614 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 51.2 g | 66% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.9 g | 154% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 134 mg | 45% | |
| Sodium | 9315 mg | 405% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 245.2 g | 89% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.9 g | ||
| Protein | 39.5 g | 79% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.2 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 337 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 14.2 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 704 mg | 15% | |
*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.
