GARLIC-POPPY SEED CRACKERS

      Title: GARLIC-POPPY SEED CRACKERS
  Categories: Crackers
       Yield: 55 Servings
  
     1/3 c  Poppy seeds, toasted
       2 c  All-purpose flour
       2 ts Sugar
   1 1/4 ts Salt
     1/2 ts Black pepper
       2 lg Cloves garlic, pressed
     1/3 c  Plus 1 Tablespoon vegetable
            Shortening
     1/3 c  Water
       1    Egg, lightly beaten, for
            Glazing the tops
  
   "The ever-popular garlic imbues these crackers with an unmistakable
   personality. They stand alone and also go well with cold, crisp
   cucumber slices. 325~F. 30 to 35 minutes Preheat the oven to 325~F.
   
   Stir together the poppy seeds, flour, sugar, salt, and pepper in the
   food processor or in a large bowl. Add the garlic and mix well.
   
   Cut the shortening into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse
   meal. Blend in enough of the water 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 thin, 1/8 inch thick. With a cookie
   cutter, cut into 2-inch circles and place on an ungreased baking
   sheet. Prick each circle 2 or 3 times with the tines of a fork. Brush
   the tops with the beaten egg, if desired.
   
   Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, turning over once after about 15 minutes.
   Remove when the crackers are lightly browned and crisp. Yield: 50-55.
   
   VARIATION: In place of the garlic, use 1/3 cup finely minced fresh
   onion.
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