Recipe: 15 Minute Olive Oil and Sesame Seed Crackers

FIFTEEN MINUTE OLIVE OIL AND SESAME SEED CRACKERS

"Yes, those fancy artisan crackers on grocery store shelves are delicious, but what the packaging doesn't tell you is that they're just as easy to make at home as they are to buy. In the time it would take you to go to the store and pick up a package, you can have wholesome, nutty crackers fresh from the oven."



"You - or a strong friend - will need to exert some arm power to roll the dough until it's super thin (cracker-thin, you might say), but the results are worth it: crispy crackers to top with dips and cheeses at your next dinner party - or to eat as a snack to get you through the afternoon."

3 1/2 cups (440g) all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup (240ml) water
2/3 cup (160ml) olive oil
Toppings: salt, sesame seeds, herbs, or a combination

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (100C).

In a large bowl, stir together the flour, salt, and baking powder. Add the water and olive oil and stir until the dough comes together.

Transfer to a 14x17-inch (35x43cm) rimless baking sheet and knead a few times, then roll out the dough until it is very thin, aiming for 1/4-inch (6mm) or thinner.

Sprinkle evenly with the toppings of your choice, then gently roll with the rolling pin to press the toppings into the dough.

Bake for 6 to 8 minutes, depending on thickness, until the edges begin to turn brown. The crackers will crisp as they cool, so keep a close eye on them and take them out just as they begin to brown.

Let cool completely before breaking into pieces. If the cooled crackers aren't as crisp as you'd like them, return them to a warm oven for a few minutes to crisp up.

Makes 20 fist-size crackers (or break them into whatever size you'd like)
Used by permission to Recipelink.com from Clarkson Potter
Adapted from source: Food52 Baking: 60 sensational treats you can pull off in a snap by Amanda Hesser