How to Make Swedish Hard Tack - A Step-by-Step Guide

Swedish hard tack, also known as knäckebröd, is a traditional Scandinavian flatbread that has been a staple in Swedish cuisine for centuries. This simple and nutritious bread has a long shelf life, making it a popular choice for long journeys at sea, and it is still enjoyed as a snack or part of a meal in Swedish households today.

Made from just a few basic ingredients such as flour, water, salt, and sometimes a touch of oil, Swedish hard tack is incredibly easy to make. Its name come...

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Ingredients

  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 cup buttermilk, or more as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 12

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Sift together flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt into a large bowl. Rub in butter until mixture appears sandy. Stir in buttermilk, a little at a time, until dough holds together.
  • Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface and roll out to a 1/8-inch thickness. Cut into 4-inch squares; cut each square diagonally into triangles, then prick with a fork. Place on ungreased cookie sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until dry and lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    196 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 21mg
    • Sodium: 129mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 30mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 64mg