COFFEE CRACKERS

      Title: COFFEE CRACKERS
  Categories: Crackers
       Yield: 45 Servings
  
     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
  
   "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.
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