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Ajith Fernando

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
		Crackers	45	Servings

INGREDIENTS

3/4	c	All-purpose flour
3/4	c	Oat flour
1/4	c	Sugar
4	tb	(1/2 stick) butter or
		Margarine, softened
1/3	c	Strong brewed coffee,
		Cooled

INSTRUCTIONS

"The pronounced flavor of freshly brewed coffee makes these crackers an
extraordinary treat. They are versatile enough for a champagne brunch or a
light dessert after a satisfying meal. 325~F. 12 to 18 minutes Preheat the
oven to 325~F.
Mix the flours and sugar together in a large bowl or in the food processor.
Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse meal.
Add the coffee and blend to form a dough that will hold together in a
cohesive ball. Divide the dough into 2 equal portions for rolling. On a
floured surface or pastry cloth, roll out to 1/8 inch thick. With a sharp
knife or cookie cutter, cut into 2-inch shapes.
Place the crackers on a lightly greased or parchment-lined baking sheet.
Prick each one all the way through in 2 or 3 places with the tines of a
fork. Bake for 12 to 18 minutes, or until the crackers are medium brown.
Cool on a rack. Yield: 40-45.
VARIATIONS: If you like your coffee a little sweeter, lightly and evenly
sprinkle the rolled dough with sugar and roll over it lightly with your
rolling pin before cutting. For crunchiness, add 1/2 cup cracked wheat with
the flour.
Add 1 Tablespoon grated lemon zest to the flour. To prepare the zest,
lightly grate the skin of a medium-sized lemon against the fine grate of a
cheese grater. Use only the colored part. The underlying white portion is
bitter.
From Gemini's MASSIVE MealMaster collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini

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