Homemade Crackers
 
INGREDIENTS
  • 200g whole wheat flour
  • 60g all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano (or thyme/rosemary)
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil (plus more for brushing)
  • Optional toppings: flaky sea salt, chilli flakes, dried herbs, sesame seeds etc
INSTRUCTIONS
  1. In a large bowl, combine both the flours, oregano, baking soda and salt. Make a well in the centre and add the olive oil. Stir to mix.
  2. Gradually add the water and continue mixing until it starts coming together. Knead the dough for a couple of minutes until it forms a smooth dough. Cover and let it rest for 20 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 180°C. Once the dough has rested, flour your work bench. Divide the dough into sections, rolling out a section at a time. It should be quite thin, as that will give you crunchier crackers.
  4. Use a pizza cutter to cut out squares or rectangles. Alternatively, you can also use a cookie cutter to cut out shapes of your choice. Prick the crackers with a fork.
  5. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and transfer the crackers to it, making sure not to overlap.
  6. Lightly brush each cracker with olive oil using a pastry brush, and sprinkle any toppings if desired. I prefer flaky sea salt; you can also try dried herbs, chilli flakes, or sesame seeds. Sprinkle grated Parmesan for cheesy crackers.
  7. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly browned, rotating the tray halfway through. Note: since oven temperatures vary and baking times also depend on the thickness of your crackers, keep a close watch. Thicker crackers may take longer to bake through.
  8. Let your crackers cool down completely before storing them in an airtight container.
Recipe by Sprig & Vine at http://sprigandvine.in/homemade-crackers/