Ever since I started this blog a few months ago, I’ve been baking snacks and treats more than ever. Rather than something sweet, this time I wanted to try baking savory crackers. Since warmer weather has come to NYC (close to 70F in March, not bad huh?), I made crackers with rosemary, an herb that reminds me of Summer. Olive oil is added instead of milk and eggs to create a nice Mediterranean flavor, also making it vegan friendly.
These rosemary crackers are salty with a hint of garlic and peppery spice. I used all whole wheat flour but feel free to use regular white or do a mix, either combination is fine. When the dough is made, it will be crumbly so be patient when rolling it out.
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Chop rosemary and combine with flour, salt, pepper and garlic powder.
Add olive oil and water. Mix until well combined and crumbly.
Place ball of dough on a lightly floured surface. Roll out thin and cut shapes.
Place pieces on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
Rosemary Crackers with Olive Oil and Garlic Recipe
Heat the oven to 375°F.
In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, salt, rosemary, garlic, salt and pepper. Add the olive oil and water, stirring until mixed well. If dough is still too dry, add a tablespoon of water or as needed. Dough will be crumbly.
On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out thin with a rolling pin. Cut out rounds or preferred shapes and place dough pieces on a parchment-lined baking sheet or Silpat. Sprinkle course sea salt and fresh cracked pepper on the tops and lightly press into the dough with your fingers. Use a fork to make small holes in each cracker.
Bake crackers for about 12-15 minutes, or until golden and crisp. Let the crackers cool before removing from the pan.
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: makes 2-3 dozen crackers
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