For Professionals

Rosemary Olive Oil Crackers

Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min

The hint of fresh rosemary makes these tasty crackers an appealing snack that is much lower in sodium than the store-bought kind. They are so easy to make and even easier to enjoy with your favorite dip, such as Piquillo Pepper Hummus, or a serving of cheese.

Makes

5 servings

Serving size

8 crackers

Ingredients

1 ½ cups unbleached flour

1 tablespoon rosemary, fresh, chopped

1 teaspoon sugar

¼ teaspoon sea salt

¼ teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

½ cup water

1 ½ tablespoons olive oil

Special Equipment:

Pizza cutter (optional)

Baking sheet

Parchment paper

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 450°F.
  2. Whisk together flour, rosemary, sugar, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl.
  3. Stir in water and olive oil, mixing in a circular motion until it comes together to form a dough.
  4. Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Roll out dough into a thin rectangle, approximately ⅛-inch thick.
  5. Prick the dough evenly with a fork and transfer to parchment lined baking sheet.
  6. Cut the dough into 40 even squares with a pizza cutter or sharp knife.
  7. Bake for 15 to 17 minutes, until lightly browned and crispy.
  8. Cool before serving or storing.

Cooking Tip

You can use any tough herb you prefer in place of rosemary here, such as thyme or dill.

Recipe Contributed by FamilyCook Productions

Nutrition Info

Nutrition Info

Makes: 5 servings  Serving size: 8 crackers

Calories

176

Fat

4 g

Saturated Fat

1 g

Trans Fat

0 g

Cholesterol

0 mg

Carbohydrates

30 g

Sugar

1 g

Fiber

1 g

Protein

4 g

Sodium

119 mg

Calcium

8 mg

Phosphorus

41 mg

Potassium

44 mg