It’s that time of month when I get to participate in the monthly challenge from my bread baking group, Twelve Loaves. This month the challenge is another side of breads…a less leavened side: we had the challenge to bake Crackers, Crisps and Flatbreads. Our very talented host is Camilla from Culinary Aventures with Camilla.
This was a very interested challenge for me. I’ve been wanting to try making crackers for quite some time. I had so much fun, but let’s just say….Keebler doesn’t have a thing to worry about. It is experience that makes us better at what we do right? These crackers tasted delicious. I got three pans (not completely full). Each one was a bit better than the last.
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 teaspoons poppy seeds
- 2 teaspoons caraway seeds
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1-1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour plus more for dusting
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup water
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Place oven rack on the bottom third of the oven. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
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Mix the topping ingredients and set aside.
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In a large bowl, whisk the APF, whole wheat flour and salt together. Add olive oil and water to the flour mixture with a rubber spatula until a soft crumbly ball forms. Press against the side of the bowl with the spatula or your hand to pick up stray flour.
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On a lightly floured work surface, cup three equal portions. Pat each portion into a square. Set 2 aside and cover with clean towel. Roll the remaining dough into a rectangle about 1/8 inch thick, 7-8 inches wide and 14-15 inches long. Don't let the dough stick to the working surface.
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Brush the dough lightly with water and sprinkle with seed mixture and lightly press onto the dough.
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Cut dough in half lengthwise, and then cut across to make rectangles roughly 2x4 inches. Don't bother trimming the edges. These are rustic right? Transfer to the baking sheet. Bake until nicely browned, about 10 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack.
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Repeat for the remaining two portions.
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Store cooled crackers in a zip-top bag for up to a week.
#TwelveLoaves is a monthly bread baking party created by Lora from Cake Duchess and runs smoothly with the help of Heather of All Roads Lead to the Kitchen, and the rest of our fabulous bakers.
Our host this month is Camilla from Culinary Aventures with Camilla, and our theme is Crackers, Crisps, and Flatbreads. For more bread recipes, visit the #TwelveLoaves Pinterest board, or check out last month’s mouthwatering selection of #TwelveLoaves enter last month’s #TwelveLoaves Seeded Breads!
- Cheddar Cheese Crackers from Karen’s Kitchen Stories
- Lemon Oregano Pita Bread from Kudos Kitchen By Renee
- Pane Carasau from Culinary Adventures with Camilla
- Parmesan-Thyme Cream Crackers from A Baker’s House
- Piadina (Italian Flat Bread) from Cake Duchess
- Pretzel Crackers from All Roads Lead to the Kitchen
- Quick Raspberry Flatbread from Cheap Ethnic Eatz
- Rye Crispbread from The Bread She Bakes
- Senbei – Japanese Rice Crackers from A Shaggy Dough Story
- Three Seed Crackers from Hostess At Heart
- Thyme and Black Pepper Crackers from blackberry eating in late september
If you’d like to bake along with us this month, share your Crackers, Crisps, and Flatbreads using hashtag #TwelveLoaves!
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I’m sure your crackers were delicious. I love the pictures and the presentation! 🙂
Thank you Ana! John and I enjoyed these cheese and crackers on the patio. It made everything even more delicious!
These look wonderful! Great work 🙂
Thank you Elaine! They were a lot of fun to make!
Well, I think they look pretty perfect! I’m a huge fan of seedy crackers, and that spread you have laid out looks like lunch to me.
Thank you Heather! We actually enjoyed it on the patio. This was a great challenge. I will make them again, and only hope for improvement! Thank you for stopping by!
I have only made saltines, these look like the perfect addition to any appetizer tray.
Thank you Debbie! I’ll make them again. I just loved the rustic look of them on my tray, and they were pretty quick and easy too!
I just love seeded crackers and how I would love to try yours with all the goodies you have there. That’s a nice lunch or dinner (and throw in a glass of wine!). Lovely, Julie!
Thank you so much Lora! This was a fun challenge, and I really enjoyed it. Especially with the glass of wine!
You’ve outdone Keebler for sure. The seeds on your crackers look beautiful!
Thank you! I think I need a couple more batches of practice before the little Keebler elves worry about their job. 🙂 Thank you for visiting!
wow these look so good! I am totally impressed!
Ha! Thank you Lynz!
I can’t imagine making crackers and they look lovely!
Thanks Lynz! They were a lot of fun and fairly easy once I made a couple trays.
They look very nice as well!
You never cease to amaze me with your challenges Julie, your crackers are just wonderful! A nice glass of vino, some cheese, olives and meats would be lovely. I’ve been tempted to join this group, but I am not sure if I could keep up, although it just a monthly challenge is it not? Well done, I’m impressed!
Thank you Loretta! I always wanted to try crackers. Loretta, I really enjoy this group. It is only once a month, and you can choose whether or not to participate. Some groups kick you out if you miss 2 or 3 times. Also, you get a theme, and it is up to you what to do. Nothing has been real difficult, and there isn’t anything you have to keep up with except for posting the challenge. Some people are really talented, and have always just been supportive. Let me know if I can answer any other questions. It would be fun having you in there.
Julie, your crackers look wonderful! I bet they are fabulous with cheese!
Thank you! We really enjoyed them! Anything with cheese is better I think, and a bit of wine didn’t hurt either. 🙂
Crackers looks super delicious..love it
Thank you!
I think these look great! Keebler DOES have something to worry about!
Ha! Thank you Karen, you made me laugh. Baking crackers was a great experience! I love the fact that you can make them any size you want. Sometimes I bring home a box from the store and wonder how in the heck am I supposed to get a piece of cheese on that? They can be tiny!
Your crackers looks delicious and I love the seed combination on them 🙂 I have never made my own but it makes sense looking at yours!
Thank you Petra! It’s a lot easier grabbing a box at the store, but I must admit that I loved the flavor and texture of these. I need to roll them thinner, but even so, we really enjoyed them. Enjoy your day!
I will put crackers on my to do list as well, I must give it a go! 🙂 Have a great day too! x
Thank you Petra! I think you will enjoy making them. Next time I am thinking to add some garlic powder and to roll them thinner. Let me know how yours turnout.
Your group makes a lot of different recipes – kind of fun to look through them all. Wish I had more time but right now FF is enough. Never made crackers but I sure do like them – perfect with a glass of wine and some cheese.
Thank you Judi! John and I actually ate that layout on the patio after I was done with the photos. I really like this group. They are very low maintenance, and I can participate whenever I want. FF is such a wonderful group of people! I’ve met so many wonderful people and gotten some amazing recipes too! Enjoy your day Judi and thanks for stopping by.
These are some of the most beautiful homemade crackers I’ve ever seen. Your photos and set up really show your crackers off to their fullest! Great job!
Thank you! These crackers were a lot of fun to make, and I am sure next time will be even better. I need to roll them even thinner. My photography is definitely a work in progress so I really appreciate your comments!
The crackers look absolutely scrumptious Julie. The seeds add a lovely crunch .
Hi Skd! You are such a sweetie pie. These crackers were a lot of fun. Next time I think I’ll add a bit of garlic powder too. I love seeds and grains. The more the merrier I say. Enjoy your evening, and thanks for your kind comments!
Gorgeous crackers I think they are a total success!
Thank you! I had some fun and know that I’ll give then another try in the future. It was a fun challenge!
I love putting out crackers for wine night, but I’ve never thought about making my own! What a great idea!
Kari
http://www.sweetteasweetie.com
Thank you! It was fun, and next time I can customize them to the cheese or meats I have.
Really great crackers Julie!!
Thank you Suzanne! This was a fun technique to try. The wine didn’t hurt either. 🙂
These look so delicious, Julie!! Beautiful photos, too!!
Thank you Anna! Have a marvelous weekend!
Have a wonderful weekend as well, Julie! 🙂
Julie, these look delicious!! And, what a great challenge to participate in this month. I love the seeds on top. They add a nice look as well as taste to the crackers. Thank you so much for bringing these to the fiesta! And, I hope you have a beautiful weekend. 🙂
Thank you Kaila! Also thank you for co-hosting! It’s a lot of fun but does take a bit of time.
These look so crispy, crunchy and addictingly delicious! I can’t wait to make a batch of these but then again, I might end up eating them all at once so perhaps I will have to double the recipe! I just love the flavor of baked/toasted seeds! Happy FF and thanks for sharing darling 🙂
Thank you Cynthia! I love the nutty flavor of toasted seeds too!
I love homemade crackers Julie, and I’m so glad you brought it to FF party and we could eat&crunch them! 😀 And you made such a stunning photos!!!!
Have a lovely weekend!
Mila
They were really a lot of fun. Thank you for your kind photo comments! Always a work in progress! Enjoy your weekend too!
What a fab recipe Julie, your seeded crackers look delicious. I love the idea of using 3 different seeds. Thanks for sharing:-)
Thank you Sarah! I just love grains and seeds in everything! These were yummy, and the wine didn’t hurt either!
I really like crackers and have always wanted to make them, too, Julie. These really look delicious with all of the seeds on them. Your pictures and presentation are just beautiful!
Your crackers look quite delicious…I’m sure they went lovely the cheese and sausage slices.
Thank you Karen! I had a lot of fun making them.
I meant to tell you I made your delicious crackers and included them in a gift basket for a client, I love them!! I put some really good cheese, fruit, crackers and homemade cookies and banana bread. It was so nice. I used black and white sesame and poppy seeds. Delicious.
Thank you Suzanne! I bet they were just gorgeous with the black sesame seeds! I would love a gift like this! I’m actually doing gift baskets with loaves of my English Muffin bread this year too.