Corn Starch Crackers

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pints Flour
• 1/2 pint Corn starch
• 1/2 teaspoonful Salt
• 1 tablespoonful Sugar
• 1 tablespoonful Butter (or vegetable shortening) (Originally lard. Substituted with butter for modern preference. Can also use vegetable shortening for similar texture.)
• 1 teaspoonful Royal Baking Powder
• 1/2 pint Milk

Instructions

1. 1Sift together flour, corn starch, salt, sugar, and Royal Baking Powder. Rub in the butter (or vegetable shortening) until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add milk and mix until a smooth, firm dough forms.
2. 2Lightly flour a clean surface. Turn out the dough and give it a few quick, vigorous kneadings until it is completely smooth. Place the dough under a cloth and let it rest for 10 minutes.
3. 3Roll the dough exceedingly thin with a rolling pin. Cut out crackers using a round cutter. Prick each cracker with a fork.
4. 4Lay the crackers upon a slightly greased baking tin. Wash over with milk. Bake in a hot oven at 400-450°F (200-230°C) for 7-8 minutes, or until golden brown.
5. 5Let the crackers cool completely. Store them in an airtight container for later use.