Whole Wheat Crackers - From Scratch!

Whole wheat crackers at the super market or gourmet shop are pricey, but did you know you can easily create them at home with just a handful of ingredients?  It’s true! And if I can do it – you can do it too!

Whole Wheat Crackers – From Scratch!

Ingredients

• 2 cups freshly ground whole wheat flour


• 1/4 tsp baking soda


• 1/2 cup butter


• 1 Tbsp honey


• 1/3 cup buttermilk or 1/3 cup milk (almond, soy, etc) mixed with 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar


• Herbs (optional)


• Sea Salt (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375.


2. Measure our your buttermilk and set aside. If you do not have buttermilk, measure out your milk and combine with the vinegar, let this stand while you mix your other ingredients.


3. Combine flour, soda, and butter. Mix with wire beaters, or with a pastry cutter, until the mixture resembles coarse grounds.


4. Add honey and buttermilk/milk and continue to mix until well blended.


5. Place dough onto oiled counter and knead into a ball.


6. Roll out dough thinly on a baking sheet, cut into squares, use a fork to perforate each square, and sprinkle with herbs and sea salt.


7. Place in oven for 12 to 15 minutes. Cooking time will depend on the thickness of your crackers.


8. Remove from oven and allow to cool.

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Be creative with your crackers!  Add rosemary, garlic, sage, thyme, basil or top them with finely grated asiago or parmesan cheese. If you can imagine it you can make it with this simple recipe.

Whole Wheat Crackers - From Scratch!