Homemade Graham Crackers

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This recipe has been around my house for a long time, it comes from an old mennonite cookbook, these are well-worth the time to make they are very good and i have made them many times over ;-) plan ahead the dough needs to be chilled overnight.

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Steps

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Cream shortening and sugar until fluffy.

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Add vanilla.

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Sift all dry ingredients twice.

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Add sifted ingredients alternately with milk to shortening mixture.

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Mix thoroughly after each addition.

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Chill dough in refrigerator overnight.

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In the morning , turn out on floured board , and roll as thin as possible.

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Cut in squares or any shape desired.

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Place on greased cookie sheet.

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Bake at 350 degrees until crisp and golden brown.

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Ingredients

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shortening, brown sugar, white sugar, flour, graham flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, sour milk, vanilla