Cracker Flitters

Breakfast & Brunch

Stale crackers, water and vanilla make crispy breakfast pancakes. A depression era recipe from the Editor's mom.

April 07, 2020

Ingredients

2 sleeves Zestas (or other saltine cracker)
1 egg
2 teaspoons vanilla
Vegetable shortening or oil

Preparation

1. Place crackers in a bowl. Cover with water. Let stand 5-10 minutes. Press water out of crackers in handfuls. Place drained crackers in a bowl. With a fork, whisk in egg and vanilla. Heat vegetable shortening or oil in a heavy skillet until hot. By spoonfuls, dollop cracker mixture into hot oil and fry until browned on both sides, adding extra oil as necessary. Serve with syrup.

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