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Homemade flatbread crackers with seeds on a baking tray.

easy home made flatbread crackers

Elevate your snacking with these homemade flatbread crackers, infused with fresh herbs and aromatic spices. Quick and easy to make, they are perfect for any gathering or even just for you.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 10
Calories: 100kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 ⅔ cups (200 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon (1 teaspoon) salt
  • 1 teaspoon (1 teaspoon) sugar
  • 3 (3) sprigs fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoon (2 teaspoon) cracked black pepper
  • A large pinch of cayenne pepper
  • ½ cup (115 ml) water
  • 2 tablespoon (2 tablespoon) olive oil
  • 1 (1) beaten egg, for brushing
  • Optional Toppings: Za’atar, fennel seeds, mixed seeds, onion seeds, caraway seeds

Instructions

Preheat the Oven

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Prepare the Dough

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the flour, salt, sugar, chopped thyme, cracked black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
  • In a separate bowl, mix the water and olive oil.

Mix and Knead

  • With the paddle attachment on the mixer, slowly add the water-oil mixture to the dry ingredients while the mixer is running.
  • Once the dough comes together, form it into a square shape.

Cut and Roll

  • Divide the square dough into 4 equal blocks.
  • Roll each block out to your desired thickness on a floured surface.

Add Toppings and Prick

  • Brush the surface of the rolled dough with a beaten egg.
  • Sprinkle your choice of seeds or za’atar over the dough.
  • Using a fork, prick the surface of the dough to prevent excessive puffing.

Bake

  • Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes or until the crackers are golden and start to crisp up.

Cut and Cool

  • Once out of the oven, cut the baked dough into squares, triangles, or any shape you like.
  • The crackers will continue to crisp as they cool. Allow them to cool completely before storing.

Notes

  • Pricking: Make sure to thoroughly prick the crackers to avoid puffing and to achieve a flat, crisp texture.
  • Herb Variations: Feel free to experiment with different herbs like rosemary or oregano for varied flavors.
  • Optional Toppings: For an extra burst of flavor, consider using flavored oils for brushing or gourmet salts for sprinkling.

Nutrition

Calories: 100kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Sodium: 233mg | Potassium: 26mg | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg
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