Have you ever tried to make your own crackers? These simple homemade crackers are delicious and quick to make. They are perfect for an afternoon snack, or if you want to bring something homemade to a friend’s house.
Homemade crackers also come without all the nasties that packaged crackers contain to help preserve them on the shelves, and they are a great way to reduce your plastic use. Whether you want to be more sustainable in your home, or make some healthier alternatives to your packaged favourites, these homemade crackers are the recipe for you!
How to make Homemade Crackers
Making these crackers are quick and easy and require very few ingredients. Mix together 1.5 cups of plain flour and 1 teaspoon of salt in a bowl, then gradually add two tablespoons of olive oil (or coconut oil), as well as 1/2 a cup of water. Once your dough is formed, roll it out onto a floured workspace. Brush the dough with some oil and sprinkle the surface with your desired toppings (sesame seeds, poppy seeds, herbs etc).
Next, using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, slice the crackers into your desired size. Transfer the crackers onto a baking tray (use a silicone baking mat or baking paper), and prick the crackers with a fork. Then bake the crackers for approximately 10-15 minutes, depending on desired crispness (we like the edges to be browned). Transfer the crackers onto a cooling rack or plate, let cool, then serve with your desired dip!
Homemade Crispy Crackers
Ingredients
- 1.5 Cups Plain Flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp coconut oil (or olive oil)
- 1/2 cup Water
Toppings
- 1 tsp Pink Himalayan salt (or sea salt)
- Optional toppings: Rosemary, poppy-seeds, Dukkar, Pepper, Sesame seeds etc
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 230°C (450°F)
- Mix together the flour and salt in a large bowl
- Add the oil and water to the mixture and stir until a dough is formed. You can add a little extra water if some dry flour remains
- Sprinkle your work surface with flour, and roll out the dough into a rectangle until its about 1/2cm thick
- Brush the surface of the dough with some coconut oil (or olive oil)
- Sprinkle your toppings on the dough (salts, seeds)
- Use a pizza cutter or sharp knife to cut the dough into cracker sized pieces
- Transfer crackers to baking paper using a spatula and prick them with a fork
- Bake for 10-15minutes depending on crispness. You want the edges of the crackers to brown.
- Let the crackers cool (preferably on a wire rack)
- Store the crackers in an airtight container (best eaten on the same day)
Looking for more recipes?
Making your own food is a great way to reduce your plastic footprint, and it’s more healthy! Here are some of our favorite recipes:
- How to make Oat Mylk
- Coconut Mylk Recipe
- How to make Almond Mylk
- Noni Juice recipe
- Quick and Easy Green Smoothie Recipe
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