Crackers
Simple and crunchy homemade crackers made with basic pantry ingredients. Perfect for serving with cheese, dips, or enjoying as a light snack.
Ingredients
- 200 g all-purpose flour (1 2/3 cups)
- 100 ml water (1/3 cup + 1 tbsp)
- 40 ml extra virgin olive oil (3 tbsp)
- 5 g salt (1 tsp)
- Dried herbs or seeds optional (1 to 2 tsp)
How to Make It
- Preheat the oven to 180°C / 350°F
- In a bowl combine flour and salt
- Add water and olive oil
- Mix until a dough forms
- Knead briefly until smooth
- Roll the dough very thin on a floured surface
- Transfer to a baking tray lined with paper
- Score into squares with a knife
- Prick the surface with a fork
- Sprinkle herbs or seeds if using
- Bake for about 18 to 20 minutes until golden
- Cool completely before breaking apart
Tips
- Roll the dough very thin for crispier crackers
- Use sesame, poppy, or rosemary for flavour
- Rotate the tray halfway for even baking
- Let cool fully to achieve maximum crunch
Storage
- Keeps 5 days in airtight container at room temperature
- Best eaten within 2 days for maximum crispness
- Not suitable for freezing