Few people stop to think about why graham crackers were invented ... The answers lie with one man: Sylvester Graham. Sylvester Graham was born on July 5, 1794, in West Suffield, Connecticut ...

In a large skillet, stir the cornmeal over moderate heat, shaking the pan occasionally, until lightly toasted ... Bake the crackers for about 10 minutes, or until browned around the edges.