1864 Recipe Blog (ft. hardtack biscuits)-Clarence Parsons

Hardtack biscuits, a plain flour-and-water biscuit. These cracker-like squares were a staple ration for American soldiers on both sides of the Civil War. This basic recipe has been a key for militaries around the world for centuries. They are sturdy, filling and will last a long time if kept dry. Some soldiers even kept a few as souvenirs after the war. The holes in crackers are made by a process called “docking.” These help the cracker to bake evenly and prevent them from rising like a bread. I will be bring some samples. Enjoy!