Hardtack-Survival Food

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Hardtack, Survival Food For Harsh Times
https://prepperswill.com/hardtack-survival-food-for-harsh-times/#more-227

During the War for Southern Independence, hardtack was a staple food (when fresh bread was unavailable) for both the brutal soldiers of the oppressive Federal government and the brave Confederate patriots defending their homeland. Hardtack was a virtually indestructible 1/2-inch thick cracker about three inches by three inches, pierced with sixteen holes and made from flour and water. ---CONTINUED---

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Hardtack – What is it and How to Make it?
https://alphasurvivalist.net/hardtack-what-is-it-and-how-to-make-it/

(SNIP) ... The most basic recipe, consisting of just flour and water and a touch of salt, if available, is very hard and lacks taste.

There are other variants that have certain added ingredients that will make your hardtack crunchy, delicious, salty and in most cases, inexpensive – but whatever ingredients are added, hardtack is extremely easy to make. ... CONTINUED
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