Homemade Saltine Crackers 2 c. flour 1 tsp. salt 2/3 c. milk 2 tbsp. butter 1/2 tsp. baking soda Combine the dry ingredients, cut in the butter, then stir in the milk. Round into a ball and knead for few strokes. Divide dough into several pieces and roll out very thin on a floured board. Lay sheets on ungreased cookie sheet. Sprinkle with salt and prick with a fork. Cut into 1 1/2 inch squares with a sharp knife or pizza cutter. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Flaxseed Crackers Recipe 1/4 c. flax seed 1/4 c. ground flax seed 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. salt 4 tsp margarine or butter, softened 1/2 c. skim milk In the bowl of a stand-up mixer, add flax seed, ground flax, flour, baking powder, salt and margarine or butter. With the paddle attachment, mix on low speed until the mixture resembles a coarse meal. Stir in milk and mix until mixture forms a soft dough. (You can also mix the dough by hand.) Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill 10 minutes. Divide the dough into quarters. Turn out onto a lightly floured board. Roll out very thin to a rectangle 1/16 inch thick. Cut into 2 1/2 inch squares. Transfer to an ungreased baking sheet. Repeat with the remainder of the dough. Preheat oven to 325* F. Bake 20 minutes until crisp and golden. Yield: 24 crackers Variations: Onion: 1 tbsp onion soup mix. Cheese: 1 cup grated cheddar cheese. Italian: 1 tbsp oregano and 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese.