Hard Tack REAL survival food from the 1800's Civil War

HARD TACK

 Hard Tack was a staple for our military in the Civil War. It kept well and was a source of nourishment for those out in the field. In fact some sources say that you can keep hard tack for up to 50 years if kept in a air tight container and away from moisture.

Hard Tack is basically a cracker made with few ingredients and baked in a oven on a low heat. 

It was eaten alone or with homemade jam, maple syrup or butter or lard.

Not very appealing when put against our modern day crackers and breads!

BUT it would make a good staple in case of an emergency!

Today I'm about to make Hard Tack for our Survival weekend.

I usually make this and give it out to the children and the soldiers at the re enactments. 

I find it awesome to share the history behind it! And LOVE to see their reactions to this!

So, I wanted to share this recipe with you, you may want to make some for your Emergency preparedness pantry. It would also make a great project for your family if you incorporate some of the history behind it!

Hard Tack

3 cups of flour

2 cups of water

2 teaspoons salt

In a large mixing bowl add your ingredients, mix well with your hands. when your flour is wet, knead the mixture for about 3-4 minutes. Roll into about a half inch thickness and using a pizza cutter , cut into 3 by 3 squares. Lay out on cookie sheet and poke 4 rows of 4 holes in each cracker. Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes. Remove and turn crackers over, return to oven and bake for about 15 minutes more (or until golden brown) take out and cool completely.

Serve with jam, peanut butter, butter or eat as is!

Store in air tight container.

A little bit of history and survival food!

I hope you try this!

Dont forget to do something today for your survival !

PREPARE!

Peace, Sherry