Gluten-free lavosh crackers with almonds
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
10 crackers
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Calories
163 kcal
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Cuisine
Middle Eastern, Israeli, Armenian
Gluten-free lavosh crackers with almonds
Description
This recipe uses gluten-free flour blends, enhanced with xanthan gum or psyllium husk if not included, to create a workable dough with warm water, olive oil, and egg. After a brief knead, the dough is divided and rolled out thinly. Shapes are cut or left as traditional large rounds and brushed with an egg wash to promote browning.
Slivered almonds sprinkle the surface before baking at 350°F. Smaller crackers cook faster and are crispier, while larger rounds require longer baking and can be broken into pieces once cooled. The result is a delicate, crisp cracker with a mild almond flavor and golden finish.
These crackers serve well as a gluten-free snack or accompaniment to cheese, dips, and spreads. Adjusting toppings, such as sesame seeds or zaatar herb mixes, allows variety and different flavor profiles.
Ingredients
- 2 cups gluten-free flour blend if your favourite GF blend doesn't contain xanthan gum or psyllium husk, add ½ teaspoon of either one
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ c water warm
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 1 egg or egg replacer
- 2 TBs almonds slivered
- egg 1 egg mixed with a bit of water, wash
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F (175C). Line two trays with baking parchment. Flour a working area.
- In a bowl, combine flour, salt and sugar and stir with a fork stir to combine. In a separate bowl, combine warm water, oil and egg and add to the flour mix. Using a fork, mix these until combined fully.
- Knead gently in bowl for about 30 seconds, until dough comes together.
- Lightly flour your working surface. Divide the dough into four pieces. Roll these out with the rolling pin (if you are looking for more uniform, even crackers, cut these into any desired cracker shape - traditional lavosh crackers are bigger, to allow for more scooping). Once you have your desired shapes, sprinkle with slivered almonds and brush with an egg wash.
- Bake until golden in a preheated 350F oven. The smaller your pieces, the quicker they will cook through; a whole round will take 15-20 minutes, while small rectangles require 10-15 minutes. If you cooked a whole round, break it into desired pieces as soon as it's cool enough to handle.
- Cool completely and store in an airtight container. Serve with a Middle Eastern appetizer platter.
Notes
- For an alternative topping, consider sesame seeds and zaatar to give a more traditional middle eastern flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10crackers
Amount Per Serving
Calories 163 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 163kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.002g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 240mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 19mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 24IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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