Cracked Wheat Thins - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 cups whole wheat flour
1 tablespoon sugar
3/4 cup vegetable shortening
1 cup red river cereal (or cracked wheat)
1 cup boiling water
1 teaspoon salt

Preparation

Pour boiling water over Red River Cereal.
Allow to soak for 30 minutes.
Combine shortening and sugar.
Add flour and salt.
Add the soaked grain. You might need a bit more water to get the right consistency.
Divide dough into four parts and roll each as thin as parchment.
Slide dough onto ungreased cookie sheet and indent it in squares with a pastry wheel or knife.
Prick dough all over with force to prevent bubbling.
Bake 400F 10 minutes.
Remove, and break biscuits where you have them scored.
For variety can add poppy seed, onion flakes, garlic powder, cayenne or paprika.