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Crackers, Fried Saltines
Recipe By :Joan Gusweiler/ Jill Melton
Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Biscuits/Crackers/Crisps Bread-Bakers Mailing List
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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 sleeves stale saltines
water
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract -- optional
2 tablespoons vegetable shortening -- to 3T
1/2 cup maple syrup
This dish is from the Depression years, when people made do with
everthing - even stale crackers (which were abundant). Don't skimp
on the shortening in an attempt to "lighten" up this recipe. The
generous amount of shortening makes them nice and crispy.
Place saltines in large bowl; cover with water. Let stand 5 to 10
minutes. When saltines are soggy, squeeze out water by hand. Combine
(squeezed and drained) saltines, egg and vanilla, if using, and stir
well with a fork.
In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon shortening over medium-high
heat. When hot, drop spoonfuls of cracker mixture into skillet,
shaping into 5" pancakes. Fry until brown and crispy on each side
(about 3 minutes). Add more shortening to skillet if necessary. Serve
hot with maple syrup. Makes about 12 flitters.
Description:
"Depression-era fried saltines (aka crackerflitters) are a
satisfying way to get sweet crunch."
Source:
"Relish.com"
S(Internet address):
"http://relish.com/recipes/crispy-fried-saltines/";
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 61 Calories; 3g Fat (37.9%
calories from fat); 1g Protein; 9g Carbohydrate; 0g Dietary Fiber;
18mg Cholesterol; 7mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Lean Meat; 1/2 Fat; 1/2
Other Carbohydrates.
Serving Ideas : Serve hot with maple syrup. Makes about 12 flitters.