Homemade Crackers
Ditch the expensive store bought crackers and make your own. They are easier than you think and you can customize the dough to create any flavor you like!
Ingredients
- 1¼ cups all purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4-6 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400℉/204℃. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine all purpose flour, sugar and salt.
- Add the butter and oil. Cut it in with your fingers until the fats are evenly distributed. The mixture should look like damp sand.
- Slowly sprinkle in the water a little at a time, mixing with a spoon. Before the dough comes together, begin kneading it by hand and adding more water necessary to make a soft dough. It should clean the sides of the bowl and not be too crumbly.
- Set the parchment paper lining the baking sheet onto the work surface. Roll the dough on the paper to form a rectangle of about 11 x 14 inches. The thinner you roll the dough, the crispier the crackers will be. Prick all over with a fork and using a pizza wheel, cut the crackers into as many squares as you'd like. Trim the edges. (You can leave them to bake and snack on them later.)
- Carefully slide the parchment paper back onto the baking sheet. Bake crackers for 8-10 minutes, rotating them around about halfway through. They should be slightly golden on the edges and not feel soft anywhere. If they need more time to bake, turn off the oven and let them continue to carryover bake for another few minutes.
- Cool crackers directly on the baking sheet when they come out of the oven. Store in an airtight bag or glass jar. Perfect with soup, on a cheese board or just for snacking.
Notes
You can customize the dough however you like by adding different types of flours, herbs, spices and seeds. Be creative and make the crackers of your dreams!