About 2/3 cup water

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Stir together the flour, celery seeds, salt, and pepper in a large bowl or in the food processor. Cut in the shortening until the mixture is the consistency of coarse meal. Add enough of the water to form a dough that will hold together in a cohesive ball.

Divide the dough into 2 equal portions for rolling. On a floured surface or pastry cloth, roll thin, 1/8 inch thick maximum. Cut the dough into 2-inch circles with a cookie cutter. Arrange them on ungreased baking sheets.

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until lightly browned. Cool on a rack. Yield: 40-50.

caraway seeds in a food mill before using. The caraway version of these crackers is delicious with cream cheese.