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.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:27 mins

Servings: 6

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)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Drizzle in the olive oil and mix it into the dry ingredients using your hands or a fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead it for 1-2 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

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.

Step 8

Place the crackers on the prepared baking sheet, keeping them slightly apart. Repeat the rolling and cutting process with the remaining dough.

Step 9

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.

Step 10

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

Serving size	(273.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	896.1

Total Fat 30.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1410.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 136.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.6g	0%
Total Sugars 0.6g
Protein 20.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 37.6mg	0%
Iron 8.1mg	0%
Potassium 372.9mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 30.3%

Protein: 9.1%

Carbs: 60.6%