Crispy Fried Saltines
Depression-era fried saltines (aka crackerflitters) are a satisfying way to get sweet crunch.
Ingredients (5)
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2 Saltine Cracker Sleeves
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1 Egg
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1 tsp Vanilla Extract
(optional)
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3 T Vegetable Shortening
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½ cup Maple Syrup
Directions
- Place saltines in large bowl; cover with water. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes. When saltines are soggy, squeeze out water by hand. Combine (squeezed and drained) saltines, egg and vanilla, if using, and stir well with a fork.
- In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon shortening over medium-high heat. When hot, drop spoonfuls of cracker mixture into skillet, shaping into 5-inch pancakes. Fry until brown and crispy on each side (about 3 minutes). Add more shortening to skillet if necessary. Serve hot with maple syrup. Makes about 12 flitters.