These crisp crackers are just as good with soup as the store-bought kind, maybe better. Sprinkle the tops with coarse salt, sesame seed, or leave plain.

INGREDIENTS | YIELDS 100 CRACKERS

• 2 cups all-purpose flour, whole-wheat flour, or a combination
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ cup butter
• 1½ cups sour milk
• 1 egg

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease baking sheet.

2. Sift dry ingredients into a large bowl.

3. Cut in butter until coarse crumbs are formed. Add milk and egg; blend together.

4. Knead dough until smooth. Let rest 10 minutes. Roll very thin on a floured surface.

5. Cut in squares or other shapes; place on baking sheet and prick with a fork. Sprinkle with salt crystals if desired. Bake 10 minutes.