The Ever Elusive Cracker Recipe
Discover the magic of homemade snacking with "The Ever Elusive Cracker Recipe," the perfect answer to your crispy cravings! With a simple blend of pantry staples like all-purpose and whole wheat flour, olive oil, and a pinch of salt, these golden crackers are baked to perfection in just 12 minutes. Customize them with savory seasonings like rosemary, garlic powder, or sesame seeds for a personal touch. This quick, 15-minute prep recipe yields a batch of irresistibly crunchy crackers that pair beautifully with dips, cheeses, or spreads. Perfect for entertaining or guilt-free munching, these fresh-baked crackers prove that homemade truly tastes better.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup whole wheat flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.25 cup warm water
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon optional seasoning (such as dried rosemary, garlic powder, or sesame seeds)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, salt, and baking powder. If you're using any optional seasonings, add them now.
Drizzle in the olive oil and mix it into the dry ingredients using your hands or a fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Gradually add the warm water a little at a time, stirring as you go, until the dough comes together into a ball. The dough should be slightly tacky but not sticky.
Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead it for 1-2 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Divide the dough in half to make it easier to roll out. Roll one half out as thinly as possible (about 1/16 inch) using a rolling pin. The thinner the dough, the crispier the crackers will be.
Cut the rolled-out dough into your desired shapes using a sharp knife or a pizza cutter. Rectangles or squares work well. Use a fork to prick small holes in each cracker to prevent puffing while baking.
Place the crackers on the prepared baking sheet, keeping them slightly apart. Repeat the rolling and cutting process with the remaining dough.
Bake the crackers in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until they are golden brown and crispy. Keep a close eye on them, as they can burn quickly.
Remove the crackers from the oven and let them cool completely on a wire rack. Once cooled, store them in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
896 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.3 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.7 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1410 mg | 61% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 136.4 g | 50% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.6 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.6 g | ||
| Protein | 20.4 g | 41% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 38 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 8.1 mg | 45% | |
| Potassium | 373 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
