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Homemade Artisan Crackers Recipe

Homemade Artisan Crackers Recipe
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This recipe for Homemade Artisan Crackers yields thin, crispy, flavorful crackers infused with rosemary and subtle spices. Perfect for snacking or serving alongside dips and cheeses, these crackers are easy to make with pantry staples and baked to golden perfection.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour, plus more for kneading and rolling
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 Tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary (optional)

Wet Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup (160ml) water
  • 3 Tablespoons (41g/45ml) extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing

Toppings

  • Flaky sea salt, for topping

Instructions

  1. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and rosemary (or other add-ins). This evenly distributes the seasonings for consistent flavor throughout the crackers.
  2. Add Wet Ingredients & Form Dough: Pour in the water and olive oil, stirring with a wooden spoon or silicone spatula until the dough comes together into a clump. This forms the basic dough consistency needed for rolling out.
  3. Knead Dough: Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead with lightly floured hands, adding a small amount of flour if sticky. Knead for 1 to 2 minutes until the dough forms a smooth, non-sticky ball. This step improves the dough’s texture and elasticity.
  4. Rest Dough: Place the dough back into the bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rest at room temperature for at least 10 minutes and up to 1 hour. Resting relaxes the gluten, making the dough easier to roll.
  5. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper. This ensures a hot oven for crisp crackers and easy cleanup.
  6. Divide & Roll Dough: Cut the dough in half. Keeping one half covered, roll the other half on a floured surface with a floured rolling pin into a very thin rectangle, about 1/16th inch (1.5mm) thick. Thin rolling is key to crispy crackers. If dough shrinks, let it rest for 5 minutes and try again.
  7. Cut Crackers: Using a ruler and pizza cutter, cut the rolled dough into rectangles approximately 3 x 1.5 inches. Carefully transfer the cut crackers to the prepared baking sheet without stretching the dough.
  8. Repeat Rolling & Cutting: Repeat rolling and cutting with the second half of dough on a new baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  9. Dock & Season: Poke several holes into each cracker with a fork to prevent puffing. Brush each cracker lightly with olive oil, then sprinkle flaky sea salt evenly. Optional toppings like everything bagel seasoning or sesame seeds may be added but can fall off when eating.
  10. Bake Crackers: Bake the crackers on the middle rack until golden brown and crisp, about 9 to 12 minutes. Rotate the baking sheets halfway to ensure even browning.
  11. Cool & Serve: Let the crackers cool completely on the baking sheets placed on a cooling rack to allow them to crisp up fully. Serve with dips, cheeses, or your favorite accompaniments.
  12. Store & Re-crisp: Store cooled crackers in an airtight container at room temperature in a dry place for up to 2 days. To re-crisp, spread the crackers on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 10 minutes. Allow to cool completely before serving.

Notes

  • Fresh rosemary adds a lovely aroma, but feel free to substitute with thyme, sage, or omit herbs for a plain cracker.
  • Optional toppings like everything bagel seasoning or sesame seeds add flavor but may fall off easily.
  • Rolling dough very thin is crucial for crispness; if dough resists rolling, let it rest briefly to relax gluten.
  • Store crackers carefully to prevent moisture absorption which will soften them.
  • These crackers pair well with hummus, crab dip, cheeses, or as a base for toppings like cheese balls.

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