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Easy Homemade Crackers Recipe

Easy Homemade Crackers Recipe
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These easy homemade crackers are a versatile, crispy snack that you can customize with your favorite herbs or seasonings. Made with simple pantry ingredients, they’re rolled paper-thin for the perfect crunch and baked until golden. Ideal for serving with dips, cheese, or as a standalone treat.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups All-purpose flour (Plus more for dusting)
  • 1 tsp Granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • ½ tsp Onion powder
  • ¼ tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 Tbsp Fresh rosemary, finely chopped (Or 1 Tbsp other add-in: Parmesan, smoked paprika, or everything-bagel seasoning)

Wet Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup Water (Room temperature)
  • 3 Tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil (Plus more for brushing)

Topping

  • Flaky sea salt (For sprinkling)

Instructions

  1. Combine Dry & Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and rosemary or your chosen add-in. Pour in water and 3 tablespoons of olive oil, then stir with a spatula until a shaggy dough forms.
  2. Knead & Rest: Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 1 to 2 minutes until it becomes cohesive and not sticky. Return the dough to the bowl, cover it with plastic wrap, and let it rest at room temperature for 10 to 60 minutes to develop flavor and texture.
  3. Roll Paper-Thin: Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Divide the dough in half. On a floured surface, roll out one half into a large rectangle about 1/16 inch (1.5 mm) thick. If the dough shrinks back as you roll, let it rest for 5 minutes and try again.
  4. Cut & Dock: Use a pizza cutter or a sharp knife with a ruler to cut the dough into approximately 3 x 1.5 inch rectangles. Transfer the crackers to the prepared baking sheets, spacing them slightly apart. Repeat the rolling and cutting process with the second half of the dough. Dock each cracker by pricking several holes with a fork to prevent puffing while baking.
  5. Brush & Season: Lightly brush the tops of the crackers with extra olive oil. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt or substitute with everything-bagel seasoning for a flavorful twist.
  6. Bake & Cool: Bake the crackers for 9 to 12 minutes, rotating the baking sheets halfway through to ensure even browning. Remove from the oven when golden and crisp. Allow the crackers to cool completely on the pans; they will firm up as they cool, achieving their perfect crunch.

Notes

  • You can substitute fresh rosemary with other herbs or seasoning blends, such as thyme, Parmesan cheese, smoked paprika, or everything-bagel seasoning for different flavor variations.
  • Rolling the dough very thin is key to crispy crackers; aim for about 1/16 inch thickness.
  • If the dough is too sticky when kneading, dust your surface with a little more flour to prevent sticking without making the dough tough.
  • Docking the crackers prevents them from puffing up too much during baking, keeping them flat and crunchy.
  • Store cooled crackers in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to one week.

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