This is going to be a very brief post because I am very, very tired today. I just want to get this written up because it's been staring at me for days and I keep not quite getting to it.

These crackers were quick and easy to make. I think I would've preferred a thicker cracker with a hint of sweetness to it though. Still savoury, just a pinch of sugar to complement the wheat.

Sourdough Crackers

From Bon Appetit

Ingredients

• 150g hard (strong/bread/high grade) whole wheat flour
• 1/2 tsp. coarse sea salt + extra for sprinkling
• 1 tsp. sugar (optional)
• 250g (100% hydration) sourdough starter
• 1/4 c. olive oil + extra for brushing

Directions

1. Combine the flour, salt, and sugar (if using).
2. Add the starter and oil and mix well.
3. Knead for ~5 minutes.
4. Cover and allow to rest for 10 minutes¹.
5. Divide dough into two or three equal portions. Two portions for thicker crackers, three portions for thinner.
6. Working with one portion at a time, knead it for a few strokes. (Leave any remaining dough in a covered bowl until ready to use.)
7. Roll the dough out on a lightly floured piece of parchment paper or cut to fit your baking sheet. Try to get it to fill the sheet.
8. Score dough based on the size and shape you'd like your crackers to be.
9. Brush lightly with olive oil.
10. Sprinkle with salt.
11. Transfer parchment paper and dough to baking sheet.
12. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 15-20 minutes. (15 minutes for thinner crackers, closer to 20 for thicker.)
13. Repeat with remaining dough portions.

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Variations

Any number of variations are possible. Here are two that I've tried so far. Feel free to add whatever seasonings you want either to the dough or on top. Seasonings that include larger seeds or pieces benefit from either being worked into the dough or held on with an egg wash.

Za'atar Sourdough Crackers

Ingredients

• 150g hard (strong/bread/high grade) whole wheat flour
• 1/2 tsp. coarse sea salt + extra for sprinkling
• 1 tsp. sugar (optional)
• 250g (100% hydration) sourdough starter
• 1/4 c. olive oil
• 1 egg white
• 1 Tbsp. water
• 1-2 tsp. za'atar

Directions

1. Prepare crackers as above up to scoring.
2. Instead of brushing with olive oil, beat the egg white with the water and brush with egg mixture.
3. Sprinkle with salt and za'atar.
4. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 15-20 minute as directed above.

Garlic-Poppy Seed Sourdough Crackers

Ingredients

• 150g hard (strong/bread/high grade) whole wheat flour
• 1 tsp. zesty garlic seasoning blend² + extra for sprinkling
• 1 tsp. sugar (optional)
• 2 Tbsp. poppy seeds
• 250g (100% hydration) sourdough starter
• 1/4 c. olive oil + extra for brushing

Directions

1. Combine flour, garlic seasoning, sugar (if using), and poppy seeds.
2. Proceed with mixing and rolling as above.
3. Brush scored dough with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic seasoning.
4. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 15-20 minutes as above.

Ideas for Next Time

• Cinnamon and sugar
• Chili and garlic
• Fennel, garlic, and Italian seasoning
• Balti masala - replace some of the wheat flour with chickpea flour, replace oil with ghee?
• Cheddar and onion - reduce oil

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¹ The original recipe didn't include a resting step, but I found the dough much easier to work with after resting for a few minutes. ^Back
2 I have a "zesty garlic" blend that I picked up at the grocery store a few weeks ago. It includes garlic, onion, salt, bell pepper, and a few other odds and ends. Feel free to roll your own or pick up a similar commercial blend. ^Back