crack(er) up !

From rise of the sourdough preacher

Rise of the Sourdough Preacher

You’ve done the bread , now raise the bar , with a rolling pin convert your bread style dough to crunchy crackers, flavor full and texture unlike the store bought variety.

A loosey followed recipe ….

(I used the full amout of flour as one type vs the recommended 270 grams pastry flour/250 strong bread flour)

• 420 grams all purpose flour
• 250 grams of water

(get the scale out!)

• 30 grams shortening (lard )
• 10 grams salt
• 2 grams yeast
• 3 grams fresh grated tumeric ( I added zaatar)
• 1 gram grated ginger
• black pepper to taste

 

 

Mix the flour and water and yeast as you would for dough

and add the spices and shortening .let proof for about a half an hour.

Rolling them under parchment

now come the real work roll out sheet pan them, and cut the crackers….

By the way, dock the dough with a fork or better yet if you have a rolling dough docker now is the time to use it. (pricing them out as I don’t have one.) Semolina on the tray give a nice finish.

bake them up at about 425 farenheit, shift the pans as necessary (as you know your oven) for an even bake. 4 to 5 minutes , I used another tray and flipped them onto it for an easy turn. bake 4 to 5 minutes more , you’ll watch these for an even crispy bake.

During the Holidays I made this recipe more than once…..

My crackers at the top left corner, elbowing in on the cracker turf….

Holiday give aways…

The crunchy style is not like the store-bought variety and the taste is similar to a Ritz but with a bit of a pop of spice. Super crunchy, those with dental issues might be forewarned.

Going to repeat the recipe with an addition of semolina and or corn type flours additions.

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