Monday, January 7, 2013

Homemade Crackers - My New Favorite!

Snacking and wheat products seems to go together so I decided to figure out a way to have a healthy snack on hand that kept within my self-imposed dietary restrictions. This is what I came up with and I plan to make another batch . . . soon!

Cheddar Crackers
3 cups blanched almond flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup slightly toasted sesame seeds
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup finely grated sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 cup finely grated Romano or Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoon olive oil

Combine all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl and mix to form into a dough. Divide the dough in half. On a large working surface, lay out a sheet of parchment paper and pat down one portion of the dough on it a bit. Cover with another sheet of parchment and using a rolling pin, flatten out the dough as thinly as possible, about an eighth of an inch. Carefully remove the top parchment paper and move to a baking sheet and place the whole thing, bottom layer of parchment and rolled out dough on it. Repeat with the second portion of dough.

You have the option of cutting it into squares, but not taking them off the parchment before baking or just baking the whole sheet and breaking them into random pieces after baking.

Bake in a pre-heated, 350 degree oven for approximately ten minutes but check to avoid burning or under cooking. Cool and serve. Keep in a closed container after completely cooled.

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