Description
These savory artisan crackers are crisp, flavorful, and perfect for snacking or serving with cheese and dips. Made with simple ingredients like all-purpose flour, dried herbs, and olive oil, they offer a homemade crunch with a fragrant, herb-infused twist. Their golden-brown, flaky texture is enhanced with a sprinkle of sea salt, making them an irresistible treat.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon dried herbs (such as rosemary or sesame)
Wet Ingredients
- 3/4 cup water (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
Toppings
- Flaky sea salt, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, salt, baking powder, and dried herbs to evenly distribute all the dry components.
- Combine wet and dry: Pour the olive oil and room temperature water into the dry mixture and stir until a dough begins to form.
- Knead the dough: Lightly knead the dough for 1 to 2 minutes on a flat surface until it becomes smooth and cohesive, ensuring an even texture.
- Rest the dough: Cover the dough with a clean cloth or plastic wrap and let it rest for at least 10 minutes to allow the gluten to relax and to improve the roll-out texture.
- Divide the dough: Cut the rested dough in half, leaving one portion covered while you work with the other to prevent drying out.
- Roll out: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to approximately 1/16-inch thickness for crispness and thinness.
- Cut crackers: Use a knife or pizza cutter to cut the dough into rectangular shapes about 3 inches long by 1.5 inches wide.
- Arrange on baking sheet: Place the cut rectangles on a parchment-lined baking sheet, making sure to leave about 1 inch of space between crackers for even baking.
- Dock crackers: Poke each cracker several times with a fork to prevent air bubbles and puffing during baking.
- Add oil and salt: Brush each cracker lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with flaky sea salt to enhance flavor and texture.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and bake the crackers for 9 to 12 minutes until they turn a golden brown and crisp.
- Cool: Remove baked crackers from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes to firm up before handling or serving.
- Repeat: Repeat the rolling, cutting, docking, oiling, salting, and baking process with the remaining half of the dough.
Notes
- Use room temperature water to help activate the baking powder efficiently.
- Rolling dough thinly is key to achieving crispy crackers.
- Customize dried herbs to your taste—try thyme, oregano, or sesame seeds for variety.
- Store baked crackers in an airtight container to maintain crispness for up to one week.
- Make sure to dock thoroughly to avoid puffed or uneven crackers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Artisan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 crackers (about 28g)
- Calories: 130 kcal
- Sugar: 0.3 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: artisan crackers, savory crackers, homemade crackers, herb crackers, crunchy snack, baking
