Homemade Saltine Crackers
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Homemade Saltine Crackers
Description
Homemade Saltine Crackers start with a dough combining flour, salt, baking powder, olive oil, and water. After kneading and resting the dough, it is rolled out into thin rectangles and cut into small squares. Each cracker is perforated with small holes to help them bake evenly and develop their characteristic crispiness. Brushed with olive oil and sprinkled with coarse salt or optional toppings like herbs, nuts, or seeds, the crackers bake in a hot oven until golden and crunchy. The resulting crackers offer a firm yet light crunch, making them suitable for snacking, serving with dips, or accompanying soups and salads.
The preparation allows flexibility in toppings, enabling you to customize flavors with herbs or seeds. Because they bake quickly, these crackers are ideal for making ahead and enjoying fresh or storing for later use. Cooling on a rack helps maintain their crisp texture. This recipe is a practical way to produce classic crackers without additives or preservatives, appealing to those who prefer homemade snacks.
Ingredients
For Saltine Crackers
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup olive oil
Toppings
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 Tablespoon salt coarse
- 1-2 Tablespoon seeds etc
- 1-2 Tablespoon herbs
- 1-2 Tablespoon nuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit
- Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper
- In a bowl, combine the flour, salt, and baking powder
- Add the olive oil and mix with a wooden spoon. Slowly add the water and mix with your hands
- Dump the mixture onto the counter and knead with your hands until a ball of dough is formed
- Place the ball back in the bowl, cover with plastic or foil and let the dough rest for 10-20 minutes
- Divide the dough in half. Work with one piece at a time. Mold each half into a ball
- Using a rolling pin, spread the dough ball into a thin rectangle
- Place the rectangle on the lined cookie sheet. Cut into small squares using a pizza cutter or knife
- Make 3-4 small holes into each cracker using a fork or skewer
- Brush the tops with olive oil and sprinkle your desired toppings
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the crackers are golden and crunchy
- Remove from oven, place on a cooling rack
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 85or more crackers
Amount Per Serving
Calories 19 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cracker | |
| Calories | 19kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Sodium | 136mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 7mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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