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Knækbrød

Knækbrød is a rye flour cracker with various seeds widely consumed in Scandinavia, as well as the Netherlands and the UK.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 40 pieces
Calories: 56 kcal
Course: Bread
Cuisine: Scandinavian , Swedish , Danish , Vegan , Norwegian

Ingredients

  • 1¼ cup rye flour
  • ½ cup spelt flour
  • ¼ cup rolled oats (instant or quick)
  • 2½ tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 1½ tablespoon buckwheat groats
  • 1½ tablespoon Flaxseed
  • 4 tablespoons sunflower seeds , roasted and salted
  • 7 tablespoons pumpkin seeds , roasted and salted
  • 1½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ⅔ cup water
  • ⅓ cup sunflower oil

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 410F/210C.
  2. Mix all the ingredients until obtaining a smooth dough. The dough must not be kneaded too long.
  3. Divide the dough into three portions. Roll out the dough thinly between 2 sheets of parchment paper. Remove the top parchment paper and place on a baking sheet.
  4. With a sharp knife, cut rectangles the size you'd like in the dough.
  5. Bake for 20 minutes. To obtain crispier knækbrød, increase cooking time by a few minutes.
  6. Cool completely on wire rack and store in a well-sealed metal box.