Civil War Hardtack Recipe

Have you ever tried Civil War Hardtack? Some people say it tastes like a whole meal on one cracker. This hardtack recipe is simple to prepare. It is a survival biscuit and traditional settler meal with an extremely long shelf life, as you probably know. Hardtack can keep for years if properly stored. 

This hardtack recipe has been used for centuries. And that it has served as a traditional basis for pioneers, settlers, sailors, and soldiers on long missions. It’s a delicacy that is hearty and simple to make. It only takes about an hour for this meal to be ready, even less if you freeze it. It may seem pretty simple, but these crackers were big morale boosters to hungry soldiers. 

During the Civil War and in many wars, this hardtack saved a life. They were particularly useful on the battlefield because they provided a hard, stable base for soldiers’ canteen.

Civil War Hardtack Recipe

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Recipe by Lindsay G. Cabral Cuisine: United KingdomDifficulty: Medium

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

40

minutes

Cooking time

20

minutes

Calories

75

kcal

Total time

1

hour 

This blog post will show you how to prepare Civil War Hardtack, including this old recipe’s ingredients and methods.

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour 3 cups

• Whole wheat pastry flour 1 cup 

• Lukewarm water 1 1/2 cups 

• Cornmeal

how to make Civil War Hardtack biscuits

• Preheat The Oven: Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Mix the flour, warm water, and cornmeal in a bowl.
• Make The Perfect Dough: The dough should be a little dry After mixing completely. If your mix is sticky, you can add more flour until the dough is dry.
  
•  Roll Round The Dough: Take a roller to round the dough until it reaches actual thickness. To prevent sticking to the counter, you should spread a little flour on the surface before rolling the dough. 
  
•  Cut The Biscuit: Take a large cutting board. Cut the dough into 3 inch  squares. Poke narrow holes in the hardtack biscuits with a chopstick.
  
•  Baking Time: Place the hardtack biscuits on a baking sheet. Put the baking sheet into the oven and bake for 20 minutes.
•  Serving: Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Take out the hardtack from the baking sheet. Place the hardtack biscuits on a cooling rack. When completely cooled, place the hardtack in an airtight container.
  

Final Word: 

This civil war hardtack recipe is very useful. You can use it for breakfast, dinner, or snacks when on the go. I like hardtack because you can make a lot of them in advance. And they can keep for months. They are easy to make and an easy meal to take with you on a long journey. But if you don’t want to spend too much time cooking them, there are plenty of pre-packaged ones out there that you can buy online.