Swedish Hard Tack

01Method

1. 1

   Set the oven to 375°F (190°C) to preheat.

2. 2

   Combine flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl by sifting them together. Work the butter into the dry mixture using your fingers until it resembles coarse sand. Gradually pour in the buttermilk, mixing until the dough just comes together.

3. 3

   Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and roll it thin, to about 1/8-inch. Cut into 4-inch squares, then slice each square diagonally to form triangles. Prick the surface of each piece with a fork and arrange on ungreased baking sheets.

4. 4

   Bake until the crackers are dry and have taken on a light golden color, approximately 10 minutes.