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Mollie Katzen has done what she does best: taken a processed pantry staple and turned it into a joyful, wholesome ritual. These graham crackers are not about efficiency – they’re about connection. The smell alone (toasty wheat, sweet molasses, butter) is worth the effort.

Remove from the oven and immediately re-score along the lines with your knife while the crackers are still hot. Allow them to cool completely on the baking sheet; they will crisp up significantly as they cool. Expert Baking Tips

A touch of honey adds a floral sweetness that balances the earthy whole grains. Recipe: Wholesome Homemade Graham Crackers Mollie Katzen has done what she does best:

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1 ¾ cups (225 grams) — this is coarsely ground whole wheat flour and is essential for the authentic texture. Oat Flour: Remove from the oven and immediately re-score along

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in a larger bowl until smooth and light. (Mollie says: “Use a wooden spoon or your hands – a mixer isn’t necessary.”) Recipe: Wholesome Homemade Graham Crackers I can provide

Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently with a wooden spoon or fork until a cohesive dough forms. If the dough feels too dry or crumbly, add the remaining tablespoon of milk. Turn the dough out onto a piece of plastic wrap, shape it into a flat rectangle, wrap it tightly, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. 5. Roll and Shape

1 ½ cups (preferably pastry flour for a lighter texture) All-Purpose Flour: 1 cup Dark Brown Sugar: ½ cup (packed) Baking Soda: 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt: ½ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon: 1 teaspoon Cold Unsalted Butter: 6 tablespoons (cut into small cubes) Honey: ⅓ cup (wildflower or clover work best) Whole Milk: 3 to 4 tablespoons Pure Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon Step-by-Step Baking Instructions 1. Mix the Dry Ingredients

"The graham cracker was originally invented in the 19th century as a health food," Katzen explains. "Sylvester Graham, a Presbyterian minister, believed that high-fiber, minimally processed flour was the path to wellness. Somewhere along the way, the health food became a sugary commodity. I wanted to go back to the promise—but with the flavor turned all the way up."