Salt Crackers & Salt Cookies! (No Egg, No Butter!
Introduction
Crisp, golden, and lightly salted, these homemade salt crackers are the perfect snack for any time of the day. Made with simple pantry ingredients, they’re healthier and fresher than store-bought versions. You can enjoy them plain, with cheese, hummus, or any dip you like. These crackers are baked to perfection and can be stored for weeks!
Prep time: 15 minutes
Resting time: 15 minutes
Baking time: 12–15 minutes
Total: ~45 minutes
Ingredients:
– 100 ml lukewarm water
– 5 g dry yeast
– 1 tsp sugar
– 250 g flour (about 2 cups)
– 1 tsp baking powder
– 1 tbsp vegetable oil
– 1-2 tbsp poppy seeds
– 50-70 g grated cheese (cheddar, parmesan, or any firm cheese)
– 1/2 tsp salt (for dough)
– Extra salt for sprinkling (optional)
– Water and oil mixture (for brushing)
Instructions:
Activate Yeast: Mix warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let it foam for 5–10 mins.
Make Dough: Combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Add foamy yeast and oil, then knead until smooth.
Add Flavour: Mix in cheese and poppy seeds.
Roll & Cut: Preheat to 180°C. Roll dough to 1/8 inch, and cut into shapes.
Brush & Bake: Brush with water-oil mix, sprinkle extra salt if desired. Bake for 20–25 mins until golden.
Cool & Serve: Let cool completely, then store in an airtight jar.
Serving Tips: Pair with dips like guacamole or cheese spreads for an extra treat!