we used to make these in the shape of Christmas ornaments with Christmas cookie cutters. Painted bright colors and hung on the tree. 40 YEARS LATER STILL AS GOOD AS NEW
@Trthsker244 жыл бұрын
Yup circa 1970
@andreaeads48384 жыл бұрын
this is awesome. I made salt dough ornaments with my kids and wasn't impressed with their longevity ( of the ornaments that is) Totally going to try this!
@ch28214 жыл бұрын
Mohawk Steel back in 1969 I lived in China and helped out after school at an orphanage for little girls. I used this recipe, and taught them how to make ornaments. We rolled it out and cut it with my huge collection of cookie cutters, and when they were cooled, we painted them and hung them all over. In 2020, I still have a lot of those ornaments.... they SERIOUSLY last forever! 😃
@TB-mg1wd4 жыл бұрын
We did too. I had forgotten about that.
@grcleve70534 жыл бұрын
I made, 2 months later were a gross moldy mess.😕
@jerryalford64104 жыл бұрын
I live in Maracay, Venezuela where for the last 3 years we have had to use Preper ideas to stay alive. Missionary Alford
@bklynrizz7143 жыл бұрын
Hang in there Brother Alford. Keep the faith. Your comment sparked a light inside of me: Never say never. We in the USA are arrogant in our excess. Thanks for the comment.
@KellieAnn713 жыл бұрын
I have a friend who came to the USA from Caracas. She says she still has family there who cannot leave. I knew here at the beginning of the "Chavez Regime"; she said it was horrible! Her family was forced to allow strangers to move into her home. " Socialism is a scam", she said.
@nancybest57863 жыл бұрын
🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼keepin you in prayer
@Aurora-pi6jr3 жыл бұрын
Stay vigilant man ❤
@DJ-oy3zz3 жыл бұрын
Can you add cinnamon to those or will that delete the years of storage and if it does how many years will it delete
@dbcooper6926 жыл бұрын
My grandfather immigrated to this country in 1889 from Norway Hard tack is all he ate for breakfast his entire life He fought in world war one and that's all they had to eat for sometimes weeks at a time
@EagleArrow2 жыл бұрын
I was an exchange student to Norway in the 80s. Beautiful nation.
@littleflower94252 жыл бұрын
Wow!
@MaryWard-ml7fr5 ай бұрын
CAN you use white self rising flower
@frankdawe51564 жыл бұрын
Here in Newfoundland we use it in a traditional meal called "fish and brewis." The hardtack is soaked in water overnight before being added to a mixture of codfish, potatoes, onions, and pork fat. The onions and pork fat are fried together then drizzled over the meal (As much or as little as you want).
@qte55304 жыл бұрын
Frank Dawe sounds good i going to find a recipe and try. Thank you😉
@littleflower94252 жыл бұрын
Good to know, thank you!
@maxinebethel5462 Жыл бұрын
Wow I am enjoying this education I'm getting I'm 81 years old but I've heard of heart attacks but I never really knew what they consisted of are in a history thank you all for sharing everything you know about them I love it❤
@phatnana466510 ай бұрын
I'm glad you said soak it, because those of us who wear dentures would really have no use for these otherwise, 😂
@jessicasarmy88969 ай бұрын
Yes, such a delicious meal. Did you get scrunchins (spelling ?)? My husband's family comes from Small Point and we visited them as a couple and with our children a couple of times before all the older generation passed away. Their way of life was rugged but so were they. A beautiful place and the food was so fresh. I especially enjoyed the capelin for breakfast. We'd fry it up in the pan in butter, put it on a piece of toast and then finish it with a hot cup of tea. Now that was the breakfast of champions!
@billietyree61394 жыл бұрын
Thanks, gonna try this today and since I am 86 years old I think I am probably safe in going with whole wheat flour.
@ThisIsSolution4 жыл бұрын
Don't risk it Billy, make the 100 year shelf life biscuits... keep us proud
@KyleOfCanada4 жыл бұрын
The whole wheat flour might not be an issue, but be mindful of your teeth! These things are like biting concrete.
@SweetbearCoyote4 жыл бұрын
ThisIsSolution 😂😂😂
@Anwelei4 жыл бұрын
Im sorry Billie but LOL. You are awesome
@scooterbelle64434 жыл бұрын
lol !
@Angel2834 жыл бұрын
Turns out my salt dough Christmas ornaments are hardtack...who knew!!
@tatjanajohnston30422 жыл бұрын
wow
@paulanix7561 Жыл бұрын
So funny! I remembered mine hanging on paperclip.
@yogawarriorgirl6 жыл бұрын
Useful- it's a way of preserving flour indefinitely. Grind it, and you can make porridge or even bake with it. You can thicken stews, add it to meatloaf, or just soak it and eat.
@PREPSTEADERS6 жыл бұрын
You totally get it, Amanda! YES YES YES! :) Thanks for the comments!
@aspitofmud62575 жыл бұрын
How about a blender? Its so hard the blender might lose?
@ApocGuy5 жыл бұрын
hard? its overbaked flour with salt :P . this would sooner or later wreck havoc with that grinder . hammer/mortar&pestle work best ;) .
@DukeScout0075 жыл бұрын
Right on Amanda!
@DukeScout0075 жыл бұрын
Right on Amanda!
@literaryprepper5425 жыл бұрын
As a history teacher, this is totally making it into a lesson plan at some stage. I'm going to try this recipe tomorrow. Thank you, and God bless!
@hihihihihello4 жыл бұрын
Thats a good idea i would've loved that as a student, be a great way to get some perspective on the times
@ThisIsSolution4 жыл бұрын
How did it turn out?
@mrsmack2134 жыл бұрын
Literary Prepper Your students could seriously injure one another with these.
@josiahtheblacksmith4674 жыл бұрын
My father was a history teacher and also has certificate for English and math. He taught me so much. Wish I lived closer especially now that he's retired and my kids need a babysitter lol
@thastinger3454 жыл бұрын
These are like my Wife's normal "fluffy" biscuits
@peggypastime12784 жыл бұрын
😳😂👊🤪
@debradominguez58614 жыл бұрын
Your very mean to say that about your poor wife's cooking,
@nneubsfl92784 жыл бұрын
Ohhhh noooo
@danakarloz58454 жыл бұрын
Oh darn 🙈😂
@scooterbelle64434 жыл бұрын
How funny. The first biscuits I made I had to feed to the fish in the pond and they would not even eat them. lol .....Too much baking powder. I didn't give up. Practise, practise...
@src33603 жыл бұрын
You can make a shortbread for long term storage. Equal parts, sugar, flour and crisco. Bake until absolutely dead and then vacum pack. They last at least 5 years in storage. We recently some that are at the 6 year mark and taste just fine!!
@kimberlyarroyo66892 жыл бұрын
What temperature do you bake your shortbread? Do you make mini loafs?
@childofgod3675 Жыл бұрын
All purpose/plain OR self rising? I'm guessing all purpose maybe
@donswearingen9805 Жыл бұрын
butter!
@T6706K6 ай бұрын
Thank you
@dillotexan5 жыл бұрын
With regard to the cooking times... I think that there is a difference between “cooking” and “drying” and the lower and slower method is more intended to ensure that all moisture is pulled out in order to maximize the shelf-life of the product versus “cooking it” for more immediate consumption. Again , great video and great comments!! Time well spent today. Thanks!
@brianbolton81996 жыл бұрын
Ok, success, your recipe is good, I shortened the time and got the same results as follows: 300 degrees for 45 minutes each side. Your right, hard as a rock! I softened it in hot tea with honey, soaked the biscuit about 45 minutes before it was reasonably eatable. I also made a batch using fresh ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon for each cup of flower. My wife loved the aroma in the house! Interestingly, the cinnamon made me feel full longer so I researched its properties- appetite is regulated naturally I found, not suppressed, due to the blood sugar stabilizing property of the fresh ground cinnamon I used. The effect is not the same according to research with flavoring or extracts. It acts like a appetite suppressant if you tend to over eat due to blood sugar issues. Added health benefits of cinnamon can be attributed to its antibacterial, antifungal, and an antimicrobial properties and it is rich in essential minerals such as manganese, iron and calcium. Thanks again!!!
@PREPSTEADERS6 жыл бұрын
Brian, I can almost smell it now. Wonderful!! Thank you for sharing. Cinnamon is definitely on the list of amazing foods do have around. It would limit the batch of hardtac to being used only in recipes that are sweet or cinnamon friendly. But I suppose a person could just make 2 batches...one with and one without so you could have sweet and savory options galore! :)
@andreakirkpatrick26006 жыл бұрын
Just curious, would adding the cinnamon change the shelf life by chance? I’m thinking no but some clarification please?
@kathryngagne58136 жыл бұрын
I am going to try nutmeg or garlic powder.
@novanhippie70486 жыл бұрын
@@PREPSTEADERS Think he's thinking about our diabetes friends it controls blood sugars.
@edspencer71216 жыл бұрын
I was thinking Italian seasoning with a bit of garlic salt/powder for something savory.
@daveshaw87675 жыл бұрын
I used to make these while working with my sons in Boy Scouts. I had a small juice glass that cut them just right to fit in pringles containers and would use the short cans for back pack and canoe trips. Often I would whip up a batch before the adult committee meetings and put in brown paper sacks, sometimes added just a touch of sugar. It always amazed me how fast a group of adults would go through a couple dozen.
@kimberlyarroyo66892 жыл бұрын
I was wondering if adding some sugar, would affect the shelf life?
@paulanix7561 Жыл бұрын
@@kimberlyarroyo6689 and cinnamon?
@ffwilver774 жыл бұрын
Civil War soldiers used to sing, "Hardtack, hardtack come again no more." :-) Great video
@FaithfulPracticalHomesteading3 жыл бұрын
Thinking about trying this with cornmeal... Johnny Cakes! (The Southern answer to Hard Tack.😉)
@lanetpresler4235 жыл бұрын
When I was little in Colorado an old neighbor lady made hard tack necklaces for me. Small biscuits with one hole threaded on a string. She said the ranch hands always had it with them and their hands were always free for work. Ur vid brought back some good memories, thanks.
@doesntmatter80734 жыл бұрын
You just gained a subscriber! Love the scripture at the hand, glory be to God!
@amandagurau36483 жыл бұрын
🙌🙌
@AaronHahnStudios4 жыл бұрын
Suddenly KZbin recommends this site......hmmm, Anyone else here due to the virus stuff going on? (I love this woman. Confident/humble/beautiful/simple/happy/lovable)
@maybehesbornwithitmaybeits93184 жыл бұрын
ok boomer
@mrcharrington14 жыл бұрын
I made a fairly large batch last year. Didn't last too long. They tasted great in coffee. I'm teaching my 10 year old grandson prepping and we plan to make hardtack tomorrow.
@nanatube4658 Жыл бұрын
I’d like to know if we can add sugar and cinnamon. Do you know?
@nooneatnowhere11 ай бұрын
@nanatube4658 sugar will allow bacteria and fungus to form and grow in it. Cinnamon has natural health properties that may render it even more useful. However, as it is very fibrous, you may need a tiny bit of lard or some sort of fat to help it to distribute evenly and help to spread it's flavor throughout the flour as it cooks, which may significantly decrease the shelf life. I'd estimate maybe 20 to 30 years, but I'm no expert. Oils can turn ransid easily if kept too long, particularly in warm areas so you'd maybe need to store it in a cool, dark, dry spot. Again, I am no expert, but I imagine cinnamon and/or other spices could be good to use in it. Just proceed with caution and maybe do a small batch of each to start and experiment with. Do plenty of research. If you find info related to your question, please share so we can all benefit from the info.😊
@charlesgarcia66604 жыл бұрын
Dear Christa: I've been watching your videos for a couple of months now and thoroughly enjoy all of them. I'm a writer, prepper, and third generation herbalist and love learning new things. A few years back my wife and I were at the National Civil War Museum of Medicine in Frederick MD. They had an exhibit of preserved civil war foods. One exhibit was hard tack. It looked pretty fresh. The docent told me that many veterans from various said almost same thing. "Yep, that's what I ate in (add your own war)." One Vietnam vet said, "Yeah the writing on the back of ours said ' On to Richmond boys! signed Abe Lincoln.'" I lived in a rooming house in college and one of the students made hardtack for all of us. We would float them in bowls of bean and pork soup. It added to the taste and volume. On cold winter days in the high Sierra it warmed us to the soul. Thank you again for your great videos.
@DutchGuyMike2 жыл бұрын
"I lived in a rooming house in college and one of the students made hardtack for all of us. We would float them in bowls of bean and pork soup. It added to the taste and volume. On cold winter days in the high Sierra it warmed us to the soul." Nice!
@chrisanderson2634 жыл бұрын
I'd use whole wheat, spices,and roll it super thin. Thanks for the great recipe, woman of God! I don't expect to be here that much longer. Maranatha!
@earlr93815 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the Word of Truth at the end of the recipe. ... we can't live by the bread alone no matter how long it lasts.
@071453Baxter4 жыл бұрын
I apologize beforehand that I cannot help being totally mesmerized with your videos on prepping. I hope you don't take this the wrong way. Please continue to deliver this excellent content and Biblical wisdom.
@jefflycan9147 Жыл бұрын
My thoughts exactly!!
@theyoodoo5 жыл бұрын
The Royal Navy shipped biscuit in wooden casks. It frequently lasted for voyages that were several years long. Sailors usually tapped them on the benches to dislodge the weavills that frequently infested them. Sailors diaries from the last two centuries often mention this essential part of their diet. Soldiers during the American Civil War often mention this fact as well.
@ShaneMichaelJohn4 жыл бұрын
I would add regular table salt as it is iodized. In hard times we need to make sure that we have a source of iodine to stay healthy.
@herbhaven34 жыл бұрын
Some folks have allergies to iodine. I know I do.
@TJParr2534 жыл бұрын
Why bother, the bloody things aren't healthy anyway.
@brookenebergall41714 жыл бұрын
Maybe half iodized and half pink himalayan. Get the best of all worlds. ;)
@gizmobalboa21064 жыл бұрын
@@herbhaven3 nope. Natural iodine is found in the body & vital for homeostasis of much of the endocrine system If anything deficiency is more common among the population. Flouride (flourines), & Chlorine being a halogens like iodine act to block receptors important for thyroid conversation. They can't make money off unpatentable agents like vitamins, minerals & good foods. Licence able business models bring bigger returns in investment for research. They omit the basics of food & nutrients & chemical overload to human health
@onewomansjourney7604 жыл бұрын
Himalayan salt is much healthier with so many minerals we need.
@stevenbp1015 жыл бұрын
So glad I found your channel. I love the scripture reading at the end.
@FloryJohann6 жыл бұрын
We used them as fuel to cook with and also to eat them after soaking in coffee etc etc when I was in the forces.
@Trthsker244 жыл бұрын
I think we made Christmas ornaments with this as kids back in the day.
@TheP0STMAN4 жыл бұрын
My 8 year old daughter and I made a couple batches tonight. The first batch is a little overdone but the second looks really good. Was really fun sharing the time with one of my kids making something. The best part.
@renegade5014 жыл бұрын
I've made these w/ a hint of cinnamon sugar. Also adding a touch of dried rosemary, basil & thyme to other batches. The herb crackers are great to crush up into soups.
@nicholaslombardo58094 жыл бұрын
I must say i love that you put scripture at the end. That was a beautiful touch.
@gregorythomas3336 жыл бұрын
You had me at...fried in bacon grease!
@msgiselle9544 жыл бұрын
Who's watching this around the Coronavirus Pandemic of 2020😷👀🤧🤮🥵🤕🤢
@bootlegapples4 жыл бұрын
Right here...lot's of nutty stuff is on the way 2020 - 2021,
@magua13684 жыл бұрын
Not me!
@benyyarda4 жыл бұрын
Kenny Kurzendoerfer 😂😂😂
@frugalprepper4 жыл бұрын
me!
@christiandietz63414 жыл бұрын
Watching? Watching,?! BAKING!!
@donniechapman59224 жыл бұрын
I'm 67 love my westerns always wondered what that was when they talked about eating this. Thanks for enlightening this Georgia boy!
@FaithfulPracticalHomesteading3 жыл бұрын
This is what the Yankee soldiers ate during the War Between the States. Our Southern boys ate Johnny Cakes... Same recipe but using cornmeal instead. The North had wheat, the South had corn.
@danakarloz58455 жыл бұрын
I love the Bible verse at the end 😘🙏
@thehorrendousspacekablooie1794 жыл бұрын
If I ever become a pirate, this will be my go-to recipe.
@breezyresortsiaton44014 жыл бұрын
Use RUM instead of water ARRRRRRRR
@myrapimm32162 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣🤣
@DB-rw5vu6 жыл бұрын
Grind it in a mortar and pestle, and you'll have flour to use in the same way as fresh flour.
@rc591913 жыл бұрын
Wow that's a really good idea lol beats risking a tooth.
@zephirinedrouhin37353 жыл бұрын
Great idea!
@VegetarianLamb4 жыл бұрын
The Bread that lasts forever; Jesus! 🙋🏻♀️❤️
@ygoldberg12874 жыл бұрын
Yes!!!!!!!
@mr.hemphead69544 жыл бұрын
Amen!!
@cindyrobertson37984 жыл бұрын
Amen
@inthegarden10544 жыл бұрын
Amen!!!
@BLAM7774 жыл бұрын
Yep
@rjb776 жыл бұрын
I've made this before and you're right; it lasts forever AND it tastes fairly good as well. Mostly I like your presentation... well done. And thank you for the bible reading as well!
@PREPSTEADERS6 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, R.J. B.
@belladrapeau82343 жыл бұрын
can you add honey or molasses??
@raygarns76005 жыл бұрын
Thank you for being a blessing to my life Christa. Love your videos. I had 13 ordained ministers in my family as a kid. Missonaries, Sunday school teachers, choir leaders as well, on top of that! Your bible readings are like a warm embrace. Can't get enough of you. Sending you nothing but love.
@juniorkawai61314 жыл бұрын
Back in the day when people had a lot of missing teeth...now I know why.
@quinnmuller82334 жыл бұрын
That is not why. It's just because people had poor dental hygene.
@diananoonen22624 жыл бұрын
Good one! Probably true
@happycook67374 жыл бұрын
Some people soaked hardtack before eating it. My great grandma told me.
@tiasimonita68033 жыл бұрын
😂😭
@stephanieclements24903 жыл бұрын
@@quinnmuller8233 It was a joke dude...
@RalphReagan6 жыл бұрын
Hardtack soaked in coffee is good.
@robertlombardo84377 жыл бұрын
Such a nice lady. You won a new per-video subscriber just with this video alone. And you're right about grandma's apron!
@PREPSTEADERS7 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Robert! :)
@shellieperreault62625 жыл бұрын
I never understood the grandma's apron comment she kept making.
@ladyblackhorse6 жыл бұрын
Since I won't be around for 100 years, the whole wheat fifty years is good enough !
@preciouskizzyyoung41325 жыл бұрын
Lol so true
@thinkforyourselfjohn31635 жыл бұрын
👍 lol
@annebradley60864 жыл бұрын
I think I would resort to eating paper. LOL- www.4Patriots.com makes fabulous, vitamin-filled biscuits with 25yr shelf life. I'd use these as a flour substitute for recipes but not eat directly. Get those biscuits from 4Patriots for bugout or bugin - LOL bc they are tasty and healthy. 😊 kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKqUZoVsrrWpiJY
@dr.kimberlyweitl48914 жыл бұрын
Thinking the same
@cayugafeather77724 жыл бұрын
Lady Blackhorse lol!
@lnbjr74 жыл бұрын
Thank you for such a wonderful community service. We are blessed by your gifts!
@Reaper43674 жыл бұрын
For storage, vaccum pack the bikkies into bags. No bottles to be broken and no oxy absorbers needed. Helpful video. Cheers for sharing. Prayers from Australia.
@barneylacy58586 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this video with scripture @ the end. That's what we all need more of.
@PREPSTEADERS6 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Barney!
@364dianaa4 жыл бұрын
I had never heard of Hardtack. I do plan to make these biscuits tomorrow. This is such a great idea for the bug out bag and just to have on hand for hard times. Thank you for the recipe.
@Siveth-ff3jy5 жыл бұрын
Omgosh my grandmother use to make this, I always thought she was a bad cookie making grandmother they were so hard, Nobody took the time to explain We did soak them in a toasted corn drink that was nutty tasting and delish Thank you for sgaring
@PREPSTEADERS5 жыл бұрын
Interesting! I would love to know about that toasted corn drink!
@magic33832 жыл бұрын
@@PREPSTEADERS did anything ever come of this?
@littleflower94252 жыл бұрын
en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corn_tea
@scooterbelle64434 жыл бұрын
I am horribly gluten sensitive so I tried something different. I used 1 Cup Fava Garbanzo Flour and 1 Cup Arrowroot Flour and 1/2 Cup Tigernut Flour with salt, water, and dried Italian herbs and followed the instructions. Hope they turn out OK. They rolled out fine and I was able to poke holes in them so we shall see in a couple of hours how all turns out.
@biddibee35264 жыл бұрын
You have the easiest voice to listen to and you present the information very well. I can't tell you how many times I've had to stop watching videos. Thank you for your videos! ❤
@Little_Mew6 жыл бұрын
I'm a survivalist and I can't praise you enough for sharing this recipe!
@PREPSTEADERS6 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Little Mew!
@thinkforyourselfjohn31635 жыл бұрын
Awesome recipe, so much to learn from the past. Thank you for the Word.💒 God Bless you.
@jessicapabon21053 жыл бұрын
My sister is coming to visit this weekend and this is one project we are both going to do. We are also going to do cheese and then dehydrate it for a snack!! Love your videos God Bless you!
@TalonsNewAdventures2 жыл бұрын
I use a slightly different recipe; 3 cups flour 2 tsp salt 1 cup water (or more until the correct consistency. The holes help ensure the water is cooked out of them to ensure they will last. Keeping the moisture away from it allows it to be preserved for years.
@aprilwade83365 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. In Newfoundland we use this to make brewis. We soak the hard bread until soft, then boil for a few minutes. In a pan we fry onions and pork fat to create scrunchens and pour over the bread. This is served along side salt fish, and potatoes. It's our traditional meal of fish & brewis. Instead of buying this bread from the stores I am going to try making a batch. Thanks again for posting.
@gosmoothgolight75676 жыл бұрын
An easy way to preserve flour indefinitely! Thanks for the tips ... God Bless!
@PREPSTEADERS6 жыл бұрын
Yes!
@Makeyourselfbig6 жыл бұрын
Next video. "How to find a good dentist".
@PREPSTEADERS6 жыл бұрын
Hahah! For sure...unless you soak it really well. :)
@thinkforyourselfjohn31635 жыл бұрын
Lol
@annebradley60864 жыл бұрын
LOL! 😄 Did you see the comment about these cookies are a good way to save flour for recipes, when you need to thicken things like stews, gravy, etc.
@silasmonk24584 жыл бұрын
@@annebradley6086 how can anyone not love this woman.... Great food history/application as well😊
@matthewrussell10274 жыл бұрын
Lmao
@theresalogsdon7654 жыл бұрын
They are also good on a Bowl of Soup, Stew, Chili, or Beans n Rice
@ButacuPpucatuB4 жыл бұрын
Very nice! Thank you for sharing. I will try it out. This is a great addition to the emergency pantry.
@redders6858 Жыл бұрын
I remember making these 46 years ago when I was 9 as part of our mayflower and pilgrims project. We made them about half an inch thick so no one was actually able to eat them. Luckily we made some with butter, as a comparison, to enjoy ❤
@leersan16794 жыл бұрын
video should’ve been titled “how to make cement ritz crackers”
@debbiebayamdillon89694 жыл бұрын
Ritz crackers have lots of sugar. They taste very sweet to me. No sugar in these.
@scooterbelle64434 жыл бұрын
lol !
@rivershere014 жыл бұрын
Hahaha that's great😂
@mystarling21233 жыл бұрын
@@debbiebayamdillon8969 it was a joke....🙄
@mickmoriarty77806 жыл бұрын
In 1962, I turned 14, I was finally old enough to join the Australian Army Cadet Corps at High School and when we went in the field we were issued Australian Army Rations from WW2! They were pretty basic, A tin of Bully Beef (Corned or salted beef and a packet of hard tack biscuits. The biscuits were so hard even with our healthy strong young teeth we couldn't bite a piece off. We used to suck on them and as the edge of the biscuit softened, we would scrape it off with our teeth and add a spoonful of bully beef. Mt Dad pretty much lived off these in the jungles of New Guinea and Borneo for years during the war (no wonder he was skinny when he got back). I'm looking forward to making these. Later on as ayoung adult in the Army the ration packs were much fancier and the biscuits, whilst still hard had been 'sissyfied' which was a shame, haha. The American soldiers that we came in contact with called them "John Wayne Crackers." Our lunch in the grown up Army was a small packet of slightly hard tack biscuits and a tiny tin of cheese. As a young man, no wonder I was hungry all of the time, haha. Thanks for sharing such a simple recipe. The information about the importance of the vent holes is very helpful. I'll be thinking of you when I carry my Prepsteaders Crackers on my next hunt.
@craigkerrison97316 жыл бұрын
Did the tin cheese bind ya up back then ….The tin cheese in the AUSSIE mre in the early 90s would make ya not shit for a week!!!!
@hk-47656 жыл бұрын
Information: Actually, that's intentional with MRE's and food prepared for that purpose. A soldier on the front lines suddenly needing to evacuate bowels is not a good thing. This is why MRE's are not a good idea for a sustained source of food. They're not meant for it. They're specifically designed for frontline combat and short-term use. Sure, they can last around 5 years give or take depending on heat mostly, but if you were to eat nothing but MRE's for weeks you would have issues.
@marinepreppers62845 жыл бұрын
@@craigkerrison9731 That's why we called the cheese "bunghole"
@michaelwalsh26215 жыл бұрын
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@mickmoriarty77805 жыл бұрын
I don't remember anything the Army fed me binding me up, I was still growing out of my uniforms when I graduated out of Officer's Training School at 20years and five days. I had to have a second dress uniform made a year later as I grew some and the legs and sleeves were too short. I think I was burning so much energy all food was completely consumed, haha.
@vic82ism4 жыл бұрын
I love that recipe and it is a comfort in an emergency... Thank you
@myra72735 жыл бұрын
This stuff makes great Christmas tree ornaments, too! Add paint colors, spray with sealant, and voila! Fun project to do with kids.
@birocsabal4 жыл бұрын
My grandmom made this dough for us when we were little as a plasticine substitute, so we could "sculpt" long lasting "artifacts" :D The difference is, that we never put them in the oven, just let them dry on the radiator. She said, in her childhood they played with it as well. I never thought about this to be edible at all - maybe becouse it was made VERY salty- and ofcourse rock hard.
@dwikeparramore93374 жыл бұрын
The scripture at the end caused me to subscribe. Thank you....So refreshing to see fearlessness in proclaiming the truth
@CityPrepping7 жыл бұрын
nice...gonna try that recipe out. thanks!
@PREPSTEADERS7 жыл бұрын
I hope you do! I should have mentioned more clearly that you will need to vary the length of the baking time on each side according to how thick you make them. I make mine pretty thick so I always have to bake them a bit longer. I hope you enjoy!
@MySuewho4 жыл бұрын
City Prepping and Prepsteaders both wonderful channels.
@akbarrmd77143 жыл бұрын
Can i add a bit of sugar in this recipe? For balancing the taste
@SoloSailer4 жыл бұрын
The water measuring cup looks like 2 cups which seems like it has 4 cups water in total
@DGA20003 жыл бұрын
Illiana Kovalenka: It sure does. Now I don't trust ANY of the stated measurements...
@Genethagenius3 жыл бұрын
Just discovered this channel with this video, the recipe was easy to follow and loved the Scripture at the end!
@covenant585 жыл бұрын
thank you for sharing the recipe. I have made hardtack before and have it stocked . But I never thought of using a small round cutout. Thank you for that great idea! Going to make some of this tomorrow and give Thanks to our Lord for you. Blessings Always.
@cindyrobertson37984 жыл бұрын
Best Bible message this far! ..adding my favorite:Be still, and know that I am God.
@randallhawkinson47275 жыл бұрын
It's getting time to make my 2019 annual ration of hardtack for the upcoming Civil War reenactment season. I stumbled upon this site and I'm glad I did. I shall try this your way for a change. New to me was the amount of salt and the low temperature at which you cocked it. This is the first video I seen of Prepsteaders. I shall investigate further. What sold me? Your scripture reading at the end. Well done. I sure our Father is pleased. God speed to you for more instruction. Keep it up.
@edwardsouth17115 жыл бұрын
I enjoy your videos, and like your style ma’am. Keep bringing it.
@annebradley60864 жыл бұрын
That's what I use to make Christmas ornaments. Once baked, you paint and seal them. Cookie cutters are a good way to design them. Make Sure you poke a hole in the top for a hook or ribbon to hang them. Make great gift toppers too. For this craft project, you will want to use a heavy dose of salt, like 1c to 4c flour.
@wval43795 жыл бұрын
Expanding on your Altoids tin idea, cutting in a small rectangular size that would fit in your tin with pemmican and forever soup, your tin would contain an entire meal - just add water and foraged goodies. You'd probably have to adjust cooking time and/or temp to accommodate the different mass, but I think it would be worthwhile. Adding cinnamon to a batch (as suggested by Brian Bolton in a comment to this video) and also carrying a cinnamon one in your tin, you'd have a whole meal including dessert. I use Altoid tins for all kinds of things. They're great! Krista, thanks for sharing your wisdom. You have such unique videos and great information. Please, keep it coming!
@triumphmanful4 жыл бұрын
Love the Scripture at the end. I am going to try some cinnamon as a person added ! I had a cool idea. If they outlast us why not write a small note on them with date & name ? That way it will be something to remember us by ! AMEN !
@Stephen069able7 жыл бұрын
yours is the second or third vid I have seen on hardtack. I am destined to try it due to the self sufficient aspect. subscribed a couple of months back. great job. and please, keep ending with scripture. GOD bless us all.
@PREPSTEADERS7 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Stephen. (The secret is this: The scripture is the most important part! ...certainly more valuable than anything I have to say!) I am glad you appreciate it. I hope your family makes up a batch and stashes it away. It really is a fun project!
@JittoRalo6 жыл бұрын
I like the repetition. Makes it easier to remember.
@TAXImutant6 жыл бұрын
repetition is the mother of knowledge.
@douglapointe68104 жыл бұрын
Interesting article. I am a military history buff. I knew hardtack biscuits were a staple back in the day but never knew exactly how they were made....airholes and low temps...right, thank you. I may have to make some.
@katrinabeck39545 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this post! You have inspired me to make a batch for my husband who will be tackling the TAT trail next week. This will be a perfect accompaniment to his dehydrated meals he’s bringing.
@PREPSTEADERS5 жыл бұрын
Wonderful, Katrina! I hope it turned out perfectly!
@texas51234 жыл бұрын
Merry Christmas! I’ve been looking for a channel like yours, thank you! Nice touch on the quotes towards the end! (Much needed thank you again)
@timhaugen64106 жыл бұрын
Shaving or smashing up a thumb size part of part of one of these into a two cup serving size soup will give a thicker soup and a more satisfied feeling than soup without it.
@PREPSTEADERS6 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! Thank you for saying that, Tralfaz!
@retrojam60126 жыл бұрын
A good {quick} way to satisfy up' soup when we are out in the bush-& No HardTack on hnd- is we bring some Instant Stuffing Mix- makes any Soup. esp. if you are camping etc. much more thicker/satisfying. Cheerz!
@redcoffee78535 жыл бұрын
I've been reading page after page of comments, so I guess I'll throw in my two cents. First, please 'watch' her video. If you want to try cinnamon, vanilla, rosemary, etc... do it. Then comment and let everyone know how it turned out. She rolled hers out 1/4 inch thick. If yours didn't get dry, its too 'fat' or just cook it longer. No two ovens will cook exactly the same. :( She also showed how she put them in a canning jar with a screw top lid. If 'that' worries you, get a Food Saver with a wide mouth jar sealer, and suck all the air out. Easy-peasy. I LOVE all the comments and "old" hardtack stories! I asked my hubby if he had hardtack in the Army, he said "yes". When I told him I just got the recipe he said "NO THANKS!" tee hee Guess the Army just didn't teach 'em how to dress it up! Thank you so much for your videos. Going to hit subscribe right after 'comment' ! ;)
@atropiaveteran3 жыл бұрын
I grew up in the Army of MREs, so I wouldn't call it hardtack... but just as disgusting! ;) But any port in a storm, am I right! :P
@kuzadupa1852 жыл бұрын
Your intro reminded me of some 80s tv show. What a great smile! And you're smiling when *trying* to eat hard tack! What spirit!
@rdsimaging3 жыл бұрын
Making my first batch of hardtack now... having to bake mine a bit longer but that is a normal variation. Loving all the ideas in the comments.... here is mine (after binge watching your channel a couple days lol)... i remember a book i read where hunter gathering people living off the land made travel cakes that were packed with nutrition to sustain them when going on a hunt. Which made me think it is like in between the Logan bread and Hardtack. But if you had hardtack, dried berries (or fresh from foraging), nuts, honey or maple syrup... you could grind up the hardtack, mix in water and additives and cook it to make travel cakes. Stash vacuum packed hardtack, nuts and craisins and honey sticks in a geocache and that could be a good little go to.
@davidwise13024 жыл бұрын
In the US Navy Supply Corps museum was a piece of hard tack that was discovered in an old sea bag dating back to the War of 1812. As I recall, it was said to still be good as the day it was made.
@tangoindiamike91892 жыл бұрын
When was it made? 1812? 1512? 500 BC?
@lanceroberthough12754 жыл бұрын
Proof that the Lord knows how to create beauty. God Bless you and your family.
@claystreet1144 жыл бұрын
THANKS ! Your videos saved me from buying a $40 book that I've been getting ads for. THE LOST SUPER FOODS by ART RUDE really had my attention....until I found your excellent vids on how to make hard tack, pemican and a concentrated soup. All of those FOODS are supposed to be in his book, but your videos were much better and FREE ! THANKS and please produce more of these how to vids. THANKS A MILLION !
@keithguilliams124 жыл бұрын
I just subscribed. I love the fact you read and post scripture in your videos. God bless you and your family
@grandprime90264 жыл бұрын
You are absolutely adorable and with that little sense of humor. Thank for taking the time to make and share this video with us.
@Schona1104 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much and I love the way you give so much respect to your Grandma!
@papiduquino4 жыл бұрын
Use amaranth, quinoa and mix in with flour. Four cups flour, one cup of quinoa and amaranth and add your salt. This mixture has nearly double the protein than just flour.
@MochaZilla3 жыл бұрын
Sounds good, however I wonder if that will reduce the shelf life at all?
@gimmedahhcookies43413 жыл бұрын
@@MochaZilla more than likely no because they are dry foods
@douglasbrannon65254 жыл бұрын
The boll weevils add extra protein.
@manuelmelchizedek43094 жыл бұрын
This video is a great history lesson. In baking like the old days .Christa beautiful video.
@PREPSTEADERS4 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@donnacabot35504 жыл бұрын
I made a bunch of homemade jam today. Good dippers. Mudder use to make hardtack.
@joshbennett3765 жыл бұрын
Loved that verse and great video, I'm going to try this.
@littleblizzard75917 жыл бұрын
I would put this is soup, or a broth of some type if we were truly bugging out. (Do bouillon cubes last forever? I'd think they would) It would be like super crouton or maybe if it soaked long enough it could be biscuit like. Thanks for the video! I'm excited to share with my friend!
@PREPSTEADERS7 жыл бұрын
Oh that sounds good! It does soften up after a good long soak, and Beef bouillon or broth would make it yummy!
@notateddy14096 жыл бұрын
Little Blizzard One of my cousins is a big of a war fanatic (as in, collector and studies them, not starting). Ocassionally makes hardtack most of the time for eating with soup or a sweetner. Some says she uses it for the former is either shaving it with a knife, making dumplings, or 'super croutons'. There's also an alternative way to make a softer version of hardtack, but it keeps for a shorter time.
@thehomeplatespecial5976 жыл бұрын
Little Blizzard bouillon goes rancid if made with oil or fats. I had some and it went bad after awhile. You would maybe need little air tight vessels of seasoning.
@mrspone10006 жыл бұрын
hardtack was use to make a horrible salted hot porridge for smelly sailors and the weavels and maggots added some much needed protein
@billyandrew6 жыл бұрын
Little Blizzard You also need to consider that bullion is already heavily salted, so adding more will affect the taste greatly.
@lucabrasisleepswiththefish774 жыл бұрын
I must've not kneaded the dough enough, mine came out hard as a rock! (nyuck nyuck!) God bless.
@SharonLeeNW4 жыл бұрын
It's supposed to be hard as a rock, that's why it's named hard tack. You're supposed to soak it until it re-hydrates, then you can eat it.
@danakarloz58454 жыл бұрын
😂
@danakarloz58454 жыл бұрын
Sharon Lee he did a 3 stooges thing at the end...it was meant to be a joke
@xthinker882 ай бұрын
Great video! When I was a Cub Scout den leader we did a meeting on hiking/ camping foods. Made hardtack and gorp. They preferred the gorp but it was fun to make this. We also had an MRE and talked about pemmican and other foods.
@Ministry-of-Offense2 жыл бұрын
Greetings from the UK. Thanks for such a brilliant recipe! God bless you all. ❤️