Crispy crackers

Submitted by The Scone

"Versatile recipe. Add finely ground or chopped nuts, grated parmesan cheese, edible seeds, or anything else that fits your fancy."

 

• Ready In: 22mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Yields: 4 dozen

ingredients

• 1 cup white flour
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 cup cold butter or 1/4 cup cold margarine
• 2⁄3 cup cold water

directions

1. Put the white flour, wheat flour, salt, and cold butter in food processor.
2. Process well.
3. Blend in the cold water.
4. Mixture should be crumbly, yet hold its shape when pressed together.
5. If too dry, add a little more water.
6. Gather mixture into a ball.
7. Roll out on lightly floured surface, to 1/8- or 1/4-inch thickness (Note: seeds, such as sesame, flax, or poppy, can be rolled into the dough at this point).
8. Cut dough into desired shape.
9. Place unbaked crackers onto greased cookie sheet.
10. Prick tops with fork, then wet tops with a little water (The water makes them crispy. Too much water makes them tough).
11. Bake in 400 degree oven for 10-14 minutes.
12. Cool on wire rack.

Reviews

[Goldcrest]

Very crispy and tasty. I mixed some sesame seeds into dough and sprinkled some more on the top, before baking along with grated parmesan. Only thing was that I needed to put them in the oven for a little longer than specified time (about 15 - 17 mins) for them to bake completely and go lovely and golden. Otherwise, great recipe. Thank you.

 

[Grape Soda]

This is a fantastic basic cracker recipe! I can add so much to this and create so many different variety of crackers. I rolled them out super thin and baked them the full 14 minutes. I think this is what made then have that crunch that so many homemade crackers are missing. Thank you sharing this with us!

 

[KeithInWPG]

Excellent crackers! I added some Italian seasoning just to give it some flavor. I plan to use Tony's (cajun seasoning) next time for some kick!

 

[coyoteandotter]

Yummy! I liked these and so did my DS (18 mos.). It is a bit tricky for a novice cook like myself. If you roll them too thick they still taste doughy and aren't crispy. So, since I'm a lazy roller, I just adjusted the cook time. Easy peasy! I also do not own a food processor. So, I tried it in the blender (cringe). The dough came out a completely different texture than described. But, still made pretty tastey, crispy things! Thank you 'The Scone"!

 

[Jmommy209]

I can't stop eating them. I added some sesame, poppy and flax seeds and some millet. I followed the directions with the water, but left them in the oven for 17 minutes. They need a little flavor - maybe some herbs or garlic or onion powder - I'll try that next time. Very crispy and super easy to make. Thanks for a great versatile cracker recipe. I've been looking for one for a while.