Description
Homemade Seed Crackers are thin, crisp, and packed with flavor, making them the perfect healthy snack or addition to your charcuterie board. These gluten-free crackers are made with a simple mix of sesame, pumpkin, sunflower, and flax seeds, combined with olive oil, salt, and cornstarch. Baked to golden perfection, they are the ultimate crunchy treat, perfect for dipping or enjoying on their own.
Ingredients
5 tablespoons sesame seeds
¼ cup raw pumpkin seeds
¼ cup raw sunflower seeds
1 tablespoon flax seeds
¼ cup cornstarch (or arrowroot)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon flaky sea salt (such as Malden)
½ cup boiling water
Equipment:
Rimmed baking sheet
Flexible silicone spatula
Parchment paper
Instructions
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Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 300ºF (150ºC). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, flax seeds, cornstarch, olive oil, and kosher salt. Stir until fully combined.
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Add Boiling Water: Pour the boiling water over the seed mixture, stir well, and let it sit for 10 minutes to thicken.
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Spread the Dough: Transfer the mixture to the center of the prepared baking sheet. Use a flexible silicone spatula to spread the dough into a thin, even layer.
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Add Sea Salt: Sprinkle the flaky sea salt evenly over the top of the dough.
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Bake: Bake for 1 hour, or until the dough is golden and crisp. Let the crackers cool in the pan.
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Break Into Pieces: Once cool, break the crackers into any size pieces you prefer. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
Notes
Seed Substitutions: Feel free to swap out the seeds for other varieties like chia, hemp, or poppy seeds.
Thinner Crackers: For thinner crackers, spread the dough more evenly across the baking sheet.
Customizing Flavors: Add spices or herbs like cumin, rosemary, or smoked paprika for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Snack, Gluten-Free, Healthy
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Snack
