What is it about crackers?
They are everywhere, from kids’ lunch boxes to high-end artisanal markets. I regularly spend a pretty penny on “flatbreads” that are, essentially, just regular old crackers.
Who knew, though, that you can save some of those pennies by making them at home?
Well, ok, I did.
But this is another lovely little variation on flatbread crackers. The roasted peppers add a much-needed dose of color — make your own, or use them from a can, well drained. Either way, these couldn’t be easier.
Finally, I am newly smitten with white whole wheat flour. This amazing product has the health benefits of whole wheat flour with the taste and texture of white, all-purpose flour. I love finding ways to sneak healthier ingredients into my recipes, and it’s is one of my favorite little tricks.
Roasted Pepper Crackers
1 cup white whole wheat flour
1/4 cup roasted red peppers, chopped
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup olive oil
Sea salt
DIRECTIONS
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
Stir together flour, peppers, baking powder, and salt. Add water and oil and stir until the dough forms a ball. Knead dough a few times until malleable.
Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface, about 1/4″ inch thick. Cut the dough into small cracker-sized pieces, pulling gently to separate. Sprinkle the tops of the crackers with sea salt, and transfer them onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake the crackers for 8 to 10 minutes, and allow to cool.
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11 responses so far ↓
1 VeggieGirl // Mar 21, 2009 at 7:04 am
Those crackers = ADDICTING-LOOKING!! Holy yum.
2 Annabelle // Mar 21, 2009 at 8:23 am
WOW, these look terrific. Can”t wait to go find the white whole wheat flour. I love the look of added seads in a cracker….what would you suggest for this particular recipe? Thanks so much.
3 Annabelle // Mar 21, 2009 at 8:24 am
PS…..woops……make that “seeds”…….
4 Eliana // Mar 21, 2009 at 10:55 am
Can’t wait to try these because I love crackers. Where would I find white whole wheat flour in NYC?
5 Kate // Mar 21, 2009 at 1:57 pm
Those look fantastic. I imagine they’d be a great base for some homemade pimento cheese.
6 Kim // Mar 21, 2009 at 3:27 pm
I think that King Arthur makes the white whole wheat flour.
I love making crackers and I will add this on to my list but this one goes to the top because I have some red peppers that I need use.
My Favorite cracker so far is graham.
7 ttfn300 // Mar 22, 2009 at 5:20 pm
these look amazing, and i can’t wait to try them
8 adele // Mar 23, 2009 at 7:22 am
What are you using to get those pretty edges? Ravioli cutter?
9 KT // Mar 24, 2009 at 6:27 am
Amazing! I was looking at the pictures wondering if there would be an easy way to mix in some sharp cheddar (similar to cheese straws I guess?), then I see the even better idea from Kate in the comments a/b homemade pimento cheese. I’ll be making both, and not soon enough!
10 Kelly // Mar 24, 2009 at 9:07 am
i just found your blog and love it! i posted your vanilla bean mousse on my ‘The Daily Eat’ feature today.
Cheers,
Kelly
11 Cy // Mar 25, 2009 at 7:09 pm
I can tell that these are dangerous, once you have one, you’ll want to finish the entire lot.
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