Description
Make four artisan-style crackers in just 40 minutes—plain, rosemary, parmesan, smoked-paprika, or everything-bagel flavored. These thin, crispy crackers are lower in sodium and free of preservatives compared to store-bought, yet come together faster than a trip to the specialty store.
Ingredients
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For the Crackers:
- 2 cups All-purpose flour (Plus more for dusting)
- 1 tsp Granulated sugar
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Onion powder
- 1/4 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 Tbsp Fresh rosemary* finely chopped (Or 1 Tbsp other add-in: Parmesan, smoked paprika, or everything-bagel seasoning)
- 2/3 cup Water (Room temperature)
- 3 Tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil (Plus more for brushing)
- Flaky sea salt (For sprinkling)
Instructions
Combine Dry & Wet Ingredients
- In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and rosemary (or chosen add-in).
- Pour in water and 3 Tbsp oil; stir with a spatula until a shaggy dough forms.
Knead & Rest
- Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface; knead 1–2 minutes until cohesive and not sticky.
- Return to bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and rest 10–60 minutes at room temperature.
Roll Paper-Thin
- Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C); line two baking sheets with parchment.
- Divide dough in half. On a floured surface, roll one half into a large rectangle ~1/16 in (1.5 mm) thick. If it shrinks, let rest 5 minutes and retry.
Cut & Dock
- Use a pizza cutter or knife (with a ruler for straight lines) to cut into ~3×1.5 in rectangles.
- Transfer to baking sheets, leaving slight gaps. Repeat with second half.
- Dock each cracker with a fork in several places.
Brush & Season
- Lightly brush cracker tops with olive oil.
- Sprinkle with flaky sea salt—or everything-bagel seasoning for that variation.
Bake & Cool
- Bake 9–12 minutes, rotating sheets halfway, until golden and crisp.
- Cool completely on the pans; crackers will firm up as they cool.
Notes
Flavor Variations:
- Rosemary: Use fresh rosemary as shown.
- Parmesan: Stir 2 Tbsp grated Parmesan into the dry mix.
- Smoked Paprika: Add 1 tsp smoked paprika.
- Everything Bagel: Top with store-bought seasoning blend instead of salt.
- Make-Ahead: Dough can rest up to 1 hour; assembled crackers can sit at room temperature before baking.
- Gluten-Free Option: Substitute 1 cup oat flour + 1 cup almond flour for the AP flour.
- Storage: Store cooled crackers in an airtight container up to 5 days to maintain crispness.
- Data Insight: Homemade crackers can have up to 90% less sodium and no preservatives vs. many store-bought brands—and they’re ready in 40 minutes!
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Cuisine: American, Baking
Nutrition
- Calories: 85
