Olive Oil and Herb Crackers
Prep time 55 mins Cook time 15 mins Total time 1 hour 10 mins These Olive Oil and Herb Homemade Crackers are extremely easy to make and the possible variations are endless. Serves: approx 30-40 crackers Ingredients 1½ cups whole flour (or omit and use 3 cups all-purpose flour if you prefer) 1½ cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 cup warm water ? cup extra virgin olive oil plus extra to lightly coat formed dough 1 tsp. dried rosemary 1 tsp. dried tarragon 1 tsp. dried basil Instructions 1.In the bowl of an electric mixer (or in a medium mixing bowl, if mixing by hand), combine the flour and kosher salt. Slowly add the water and olive oil and, using a dough hook attachment (or a wooden spoon if using your hands), mix the dough at medium speed for about 5 - 7 minutes. The dough should be tacky. If the dough is too sticky or too dry, add a bit more flour or water, respectively. 2.When done mixing, shape the dough into a large ball and divide into 6-8 pieces. Roll the pieces into balls, lightly cover with olive oil and place on a clean plate. Cover with a clean dish towel or plastic wrap and let rest at room temperature for 30-45 minutes. 3.Preheat oven to 450 degrees. 4.Using a rolling pin, flatten one dough ball and roll out as flat and even as possible. Using a knife or pizza cutter, divide the dough evenly into cracker-sized pieces. You can cut the dough into whatever shape you like at this point. 5.Arrange cracker dough pieces on cookie sheets lined with parchment paper. Poke each cracker with a fork a few times to prevent puffing. Sprinkle some kosher salt or sea salt or any other desired toppings and then place into oven. 6.Bake for 12-15 minutes, until golden-brown and crispy, but not burnt. Allow to cool before eating. 7.Repeat the process for the remaining dough balls. |
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