Banana Crackers

Directions

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   Preheat the oven to 350F (180C).
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   Combine the flour, salt, and baking soda in a large bowl or in the food processor.
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   Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
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   Add the banana and blend well.
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   In a separate bowl, dissolve the honey in the warm water.
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   Slowly add the sweetened water to the flour-banana mixture and blend to form a dough that will hold together in a cohesive ball.
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   Divide the dough into 2 equal portions for rolling.
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   On a floured surface or pastry cloth, roll thin, at most 18 inch.
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   With a cookie cutter or a small glass, cut into 2 to 2 1/2 inch circles.
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    Arrange the circles on a lightly greased or parchment-lined baking sheet.
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    Prick each cracker in 2 or 3 places with the tines of a fork.
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    Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, turning over once during baking.
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    These crackers should be medium brown.
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    Cool on a rack.
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    Yield: 60-70.
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    VARIATION: Substitute 1 1/2 cups rice flour for an equal amount of the all-purpose flour.
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    These flavorful crackers are an obvious choice for a breakfast snack.
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    A wonderful fruit cobbler crust can be made by finely crumbling these crackers, moistening them with melted butter, and pressing them into a baking dish.
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    350F (180C).
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    15 to 20 minutes