Preheat oven to 425F degrees.

Place water, salt, and butter in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Meanwhile, toss baking soda and flour together. When water is boiling, add flour all at once, stimng constantly with a wooden spoon. Continue to stir over low heat for another minute, until the mixture is well combined and has formed a ball.

Pull off walnut-size pieces of dough and quickly roll each into a ball. Flatten slightly and sprinkle with chives. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet and press with heel of the hand until very thin. Prick with a fork in several places. Continue until all dough is used.

Bake for 15 minutes or until browned and crisp. Allow to cool slightly on a rack. Makes approximately 48 wafers

around too long so they are best eaten shortly after baking.

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