Crispy Gluten-Free Crackers
Crispy Gluten-Free Crackers
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour blend, plus more for dusting
- 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds, plus 1 tablespoon for sprinkling
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds, plus 1 teaspoon for sprinkling
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup cold butter, cut into small pieces
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, for brushing
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the gluten-free all-purpose flour blend, xanthan gum, 2 tablespoons of toasted sesame seeds, 1 tablespoon of poppy seeds, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and salt.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Add the cold butter pieces to the dry ingredients. Using your fingertips or a pastry blender, cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
⏱️ 4 min
- 4
Gradually add the cold water, mixing until a shaggy dough forms. Knead lightly in the bowl for about 1 minute until the dough comes together. Do not overmix.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Divide the dough in half. On a lightly floured surface (using gluten-free flour), roll out one half of the dough very thinly, about 1/16-inch thick. The thinner the dough, the crispier the crackers will be.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Using a fluted pastry wheel or a sharp knife, cut the dough into desired cracker shapes (approximately 1 1/2 x 2 inches). Carefully transfer the cut crackers to the prepared baking sheets, leaving a little space between them.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Lightly brush the surface of each cracker with olive oil. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 tablespoon of toasted sesame seeds and 1 teaspoon of poppy seeds.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the crackers are golden brown and crisp. Baking time may vary depending on your oven and cracker thickness. Keep a close eye on them to prevent burning.
⏱️ 20 min
- 9
Remove the crackers from the oven and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Repeat the rolling, cutting, and baking process with the second half of the dough. Store cooled crackers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
⏱️ 5 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Crispy Gluten-Free Crackers
- 1 1/2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour blend, plus more for dusting
- 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds, plus 1 tablespoon for sprinkling
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds, plus 1 teaspoon for sprinkling
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup cold butter, cut into small pieces
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, for brushing
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the gluten-free all-purpose flour blend, xanthan gum, 2 tablespoons of toasted sesame seeds, 1 tablespoon of poppy seeds, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and salt.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Add the cold butter pieces to the dry ingredients. Using your fingertips or a pastry blender, cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
⏱️ 4 min - 4
Gradually add the cold water, mixing until a shaggy dough forms. Knead lightly in the bowl for about 1 minute until the dough comes together. Do not overmix.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Divide the dough in half. On a lightly floured surface (using gluten-free flour), roll out one half of the dough very thinly, about 1/16-inch thick. The thinner the dough, the crispier the crackers will be.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Using a fluted pastry wheel or a sharp knife, cut the dough into desired cracker shapes (approximately 1 1/2 x 2 inches). Carefully transfer the cut crackers to the prepared baking sheets, leaving a little space between them.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Lightly brush the surface of each cracker with olive oil. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 tablespoon of toasted sesame seeds and 1 teaspoon of poppy seeds.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the crackers are golden brown and crisp. Baking time may vary depending on your oven and cracker thickness. Keep a close eye on them to prevent burning.
⏱️ 20 min - 9
Remove the crackers from the oven and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Repeat the rolling, cutting, and baking process with the second half of the dough. Store cooled crackers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
⏱️ 5 min