Graham Crackers

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This recipe is an excellent subsitute for store bought brands of graham crackers. Also useful to those who don't have a local source for a boxed graham cracker.

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Steps

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In a medium bowl , cream together the shortening and brown sugar.

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Stir in the vanilla.

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Combine the whole wheat flour , all purpose flour , baking powder , baking soda and salt , stir into the creamed mixture alternately with the milk.

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Cover and chill dough until firm.

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees f.

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Grease cookie sheets.

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On a lightly floured surface , roll the dough out to 0.

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125 inch thickness.

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Cut into rectangles.

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Place 1 / 2 inch apart onto the prepared cookie sheets.

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Bake for 10-12 minutes in the preheated oven , or until crisp.

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Edges will be golden brown.

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Remove from baking sheet to cool on wire racks.

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Ingredients

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shortening, brown sugar, vanilla extract, whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, milk