Impress your family and friends with homemade crackers! These rustic shaped crackers are crisp and tasty and are perfect for dipping or eating with your favorite soup.
I have to be totally honest with you...I made these crackers during the holiday season when I made this Homemade Boursin Cheese. They were a huge hit with my family and they disappeared before I knew it.
The homemade crackers were a perfect with the Boursin cheese. I think they would actually be perfect with just about anything...but they are also perfect just by themselves.
I topped my crackers with sesame seeds and a bit of salt. The toppings can be versatile. Consider using poppy seeds, caraway seeds, cracked black pepper, or rosemary.
Making crackers isn't difficult. The toughest part is rolling your dough thin enough and then making certain the crackers cook all the way so they are nice and crisp.
How to make Crackers
- In a large bowl combine flour and salt. Add the water and olive oil. Mix together until crumbly.
- Form dough into a ball. Divide dough into thirds and cover dough with a clean towel.
- Working with one ball of dough at a time, roll out dough into a rectangular shape on a lightly floured surface. Roll dough to 1/16" thick.
- Brush dough lightly with water. Sprinkle sesame seeds and salt over top.
- Cut dough into 2" by 4" rectangular pieces using a pastry or pizza wheel.
- Place cut crackers on an ungreased baking sheet.
- Bake in a 450 degree oven for approximately 10 minutes or until lightly browned.
Cracker Topping Options
- White Sesame Seeds
- Black Sesame Seeds
- Poppy Seeds
- Coarse Salt
- Salt and Pepper
- Parmesan Cheese
- Garlic Salt
Other great appetizers
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Homemade Crackers
Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup water
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons sesame seeds
- ½ teaspoon coarse salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine flour and salt. Add the water and olive oil. Mix together until crumbly.2 cups all purpose flour, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ cup water, 3 Tablespoons olive oil
- Form dough into a ball. Divide dough into thirds and cover dough with a clean towel.
- Working with one ball of dough at a time, roll out dough into a rectangular shape on a lightly floured surface. Roll dough to 1/16" thick.
- Brush dough lightly with water. Sprinkle sesame seeds and salt over top.2 Tablespoons sesame seeds, ½ teaspoon coarse salt
- Cut dough into 2" by 4" rectangular pieces using a pastry or pizza wheel.
- Place cut crackers on an ungreased baking sheet.
- Bake in a 450 degree oven for approximately 10 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Cool on a baking rack.
- Repeat with remaining dough.
- Store crackers in a air tight container. If crackers lose their crispness, simply reheat for 3-5 minutes in a hot oven.
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baker4life says
These were good, next time I would add the spices of choice in the dough itself, and also on top of the cracker.
Kathy says
Good idea! Thanks for the suggestion!
Kathy 🙂
Katie Crenshaw says
You make these look so easy that maybe even I can make them!! I love homemade crackers. It makes such a nice little gift along side of some homemade cheese spread. I can't wait to try this. Thank you Kathy!
Amanda says
I'd love to try these with a gluten free flour. These would be the perfect accompaniment for so many dips, spreads, and toppers!
Kathy says
I haven't tried gluten free flour with these crackers. Let me know if it works out!
Manali@CookWithManali says
These look perfect for snacking! yum!
Dawn - Girl Heart Food says
You know that's one thing I have never made - homemade crackers! These look absolutely perfect and just love the sesame seeds on top! Pinned!
Miriam - londonkitchendiaries.com says
What a great idea to make homemade crackers! I don't think they would last for long in my household either 🙂
Kathy says
Sometimes they don't even make it off the cooling rack! Making several batches is the way to go.
stacey @ The Sugar Coated Cottage says
Wonderful! I so want to make my own crackers, I'm just not so impressed with whats on the grocery store shelves! I love the sesame seeds and small air pockets that assist with the crispness. Take care.
Kathy says
You need to give these a try! They aren't difficult and you know exactly what's in them!
Anu - My Ginger Garlic Kitchen says
We love nice and crunchy crackers here, and homemade ones are the best. These crackers look fantastic, Kathy. Thanks for this wonderful recipe. My family would thank you for this. 🙂
Kathy says
I hope they love these crackers!
Kate @ Framed Cooks says
I've never made my own crackers - these look like the perfect ones to start with!
Kathy says
They aren't difficult to make and they are totally worth making!