Civil War Hardtack | Tasting History

Hardtack. It sounds like something you would find at a hardware store, but it’s actually a biscuit that has sustained sailors and soldiers for centuries. Typically made of three simple ingredients – water, flour, and salt – the biscuit is baked, then left to dry and harden. The result: a long-lasting and durable (but rock-hard) biscuit. Follow these steps to make your own hardtack, and taste a piece of history! Learn more about the history of hardtack on our blog: https://royalalbertamuseum.ca/b