| 1 | About 2/3 cup water "celery seeds are not the seeds of the celery you eat as a vegetable. |
| 2 | Rather, they are the tangy fruit of a plant related to the parsley family. |
| 3 | Try them with a cold glass of fruit juice mixed with club soda. |
| 4 | 350°F. |
| 5 | 20 to 25 minutes preheat the oven to 350°F. |
| 6 | Stir together the flour, celery seeds, salt, and pepper in a large bowl or in the food processor. |
| 7 | Cut in the shortening until the mixture is the consistency of coarse meal. |
| 8 | Add enough of the water to form a dough that will hold together in a cohesive ball. |
| 9 | Divide the dough into 2 equal portions for rolling. |
| 10 | On a floured surface or pastry cloth, roll thin, 1/8 inch thick maximum. |
| 11 | Cut the dough into 2-inch circles with a cookie cutter. |
| 12 | Arrange them on ungreased baking sheets. |
| 13 | Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until lightly browned. |
| 14 | Cool on a rack. |
| 15 | Yield: 40-50. |
| 16 | Variation: caraway seeds can be substituted for celery seeds. |
| 17 | Grind the caraway seeds in a food mill before using. |
| 18 | The caraway version of these crackers is delicious with cream cheese. |
