Tuesday 14 April 2015

Tired of buying crackers? Try these out

9-11 minutes    375 degree oven  non greased cookie sheet

2 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup whole grain flour
1 tsp salt
3/4 cup water
1/4 cup olive oil  plus 1 tbsp for brushing crackers
1 or 2 tbsp of chopped fresh herbs  ( basil,thyme,rosemary) 1 or all 3
2 tsp lemon zest
3/4 tsp  sea salt


in a large bowl whisk flours and salt ( not sea salt) gradually add water and olive oil
tossing with a fork until it starts holding together.
in a separate bowl place lemon zest,chopped herbs and sea salt, mix together
divide into 2 parts and roll out on a floured surface. use a cookie cutter or a glass to cut crackers.
place on cookie sheet about an inch apart.
poke a few times with a fork, lightly brush with olive oil and sprinkle with herb,lemon salt mixture

bake 9-11 mins or until bottoms are lightly brown. cool  for about 2 hours and store in an air tight container.

great for kids lunches, serving with dips, or just snacking on.

you can change up the herbs or leave out the lemon
finely chopped jalapeno and lime zest with sea salt
sea salt and coarse black pepper



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