How to Make Crackers

Name: How to Make Crackers
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 16 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 c. All-purpose Flour; 2 tsp. Sugar; 2 1/2 tsp. Salt; 4 tbsp. Fat (Olive Oil, Melted Butter, Bacon Drippings, Melted Coconut Oil, Or Melted Ghee); 1 c. Water; FOR THE OPTIONAL ADDITIONS:; 1 tbsp. Minced Fresh Herbs (Thyme, Rosemary, Sage, Or Dill); 1 tbsp. Seeds (Sesame, Poppy, Fennel, Or Pumpkin); 1/4 c. Shredded Hard Cheese

By Meseidy RiveraPublished: Jan 3, 2024

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To make homemade crackers, all you need is a few simple ingredients and a little time. These crackers come out thin, crisp, and delicate. A great addition to any party.

Makes 8 dozen crackers.

From Meseidy Rivera of The Noshery.

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Yields:: 16 serving(s)
Prep Time:: 45 mins
Cook Time:: 15 mins
Total Time:: 1 hr

Ingredients

3 c.
All-purpose Flour
2 tsp.
Sugar
2 1/2 tsp.
Salt
4 tbsp.
Fat (Olive Oil, Melted Butter, Bacon Drippings, Melted Coconut Oil, Or Melted Ghee)
1 c.
Water
FOR THE OPTIONAL ADDITIONS:
1 tbsp.
Minced Fresh Herbs (Thyme, Rosemary, Sage, Or Dill)
1 tbsp.
Seeds (Sesame, Poppy, Fennel, Or Pumpkin)
1/4 c.
Shredded Hard Cheese

Directions

Heat oven to 450ºF. Line two large sheet pans with parchment paper.

In a large bowl, sift flour, sugar, and salt. If using any additions, add them at this time. Add fat and water to flour mixture. Mix until combined; the dough will be tacky.

Flour a cool work surface. Divide dough in two. Roll the dough halves to rectangles 1/8 inch thick.

Brush dough lightly with olive oil. Cut dough into desired cracker shapes using a sharp knife or biscuit cutter. Prick the crackers with a fork.

Using a spatula or pastry scraper, transfer the crackers to the prepared sheet pans. Be careful not to crowd the crackers.

Bake in the oven 12–15 minutes or until golden brown. If the crackers along the edges bake faster, transfer them to a cooling rack and allow the remaining crackers to bake.

Transfer crackers to cooling rack. Crackers will crisp as they cool. Serve crackers immediately or store in an airtight container on the counter for up to a week.

I have a confession. I can cook—in fact, I would dare say I’m a pretty mean cook. But I’m a horrible baker.

It’s a common misconception that if you can cook, you can bake. Although that may be the case for some, it’s very much not the case for me. Seriously, one time I baked a dozen door stops. They were perfect little door stops! Problem is, they were supposed to be cupcakes.

Despite my pitiful baking skills, I can make crackers. Why? Because they are one of the easiest things to make. Trust me, if I can make crackers, you can make crackers.

Making crackers is very simple. The recipe? It’s basically a pasta recipe without the eggs. All you need is flour, water, and oil. Then add a little sugar and salt for flavor. Believe me, once you make crackers, you’ll be making your own all the time.

They’re great to make ahead in bulk for snacking during the week, or as an addition to a killer cheese board. I love this recipe because it’s so easy to customize and make your own. Change out the fat for a different flavor and add some fresh herbs or cheese. Is texture your thing? Sprinkle the crackers with some seeds to add a touch of nuttiness and crunch.

The thinner you roll the dough, the more delicate and crispier your cracker will be. But be careful because they will also bake faster. I like to make my crackers long and narrow but you can make them any shape you like. Whichever shape you choose, do your best to make all the crackers uniform so they bake evenly. Piercing the crackers is also important to keep the crackers from puffing up like little balloons.

So, are you going to make some crackers? Picture how awesome it will be to present your guests with a fabulous cheese and charcuterie board. And when they ask where you bought the crackers, you can flip your hair back and say, “Oh, these crackers? I made them myself.”