What is hardtack made out of?

What is hardtack made out of?

Hardtack (or hard tack) is a simple type of biscuit or cracker, made from flour, water, and sometimes salt. Hardtack is inexpensive and long-lasting. It is used for sustenance in the absence of perishable foods, commonly during long sea voyages, land migrations, and military campaigns.

Can you buy hardtack?

Commercial Hardtack There are very few producers of hardtack in the United States but you can also get something called Pilot Crackers that are basically the same thing. It is not cheap to buy either of these so making your own is going to offer better nutrition at a lower cost.

How long can you survive on hardtack?

Hardtack can be consumed and lived off of for more than 3 months at a time. It was consumed by sailors on sea voyages, soldiers at war, and migrations of people from one country to another. A typical voyage from England to the New World would take around two to three months to complete.

Does hardtack taste good?

It actually does not taste very bad. The broth itself is pretty good and the hardtack had essentially no flavor so it soaks up the broth flavor. The hardtack takes on the consistency of rubber and is quite chewy when you rehydrate it.