MILLET CRACKERS

      Title: MILLET CRACKERS
  Categories: Crackers
       Yield: 85 Servings
  
     1/4 c  Whole millet
     1/2 c  Millet flour
       2 c  All-purpose flour
     1/2 ts Salt
     1/3 c  Vegetable shortening
     5/8 c  (1/2 cup plus 2 Tb) milk
       1 tb Honey
  
   "Millet is an excellent grain which is too often overlooked. It adds
   both texture and a sweet flavor. These simple crackers are splendid
   with a fresh fruit salad. 350~F. 20 to 25 minutes Preheat the oven to
   350~F.
   
   Stir together the millet, flours, and salt in a large bowl or in the
   food processor. Cut in the shortening until the mixture resembles
   coarse meal. Warm the milk in a small saucepan. Dissolve the honey in
   the warm milk. Add this sweetened milk to the flour mixture and blend
   to form a dough that will hold together in a cohesive ball. If
   necessary, add a little more milk.
   
   Divide the dough into 2 equal portions for rolling. On a floured
   surface or pastry cloth, roll thin, maximum 1/8 inch. With a sharp
   knife, cut the dough into 2-inch squares and place them on a lightly
   greased or parchment-lined baking sheet. Prick each square 2 or 3
   times with the tines of a fork.
   
   Bake for 10 minutes. Turn over and continue baking another 10 to 15
   minutes, or until medium brown. Cool on a rack. Yield: 75-85.
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