Spicy Seeded Crackers with Parmesan

Crackers have been enjoyed as a snack for centuries and were originally created as a way to preserve bread dough by baking it twice. The name ‘cracker’ comes from the sound they make when broken or bitten into.

This is vegetarian, gluten free and low carb recipe. Dish can be prepared in 30 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Spicy Seeded Crackers with Parmesan

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: International Courses: Anytime, Appetizer, Snack Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Low Carb Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 15 min Total Time 30 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 720

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 tablespoon Sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoon Poppy seeds
• 2 tablespoon Pumpkin seeds
• 2 tablespoon Chia seeds
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 2 tablespoon Cold water

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, grated Parmesan cheese, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, cayenne pepper, and salt.
3. Add the cold, cubed unsalted butter to the bowl and use your fingers to rub it into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Gradually add cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and mix until the dough comes together.
5. Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead it gently until smooth.
6. Divide the dough into 2 equal portions and roll each portion into a thin sheet.
7. Cut the dough into desired shapes using a cookie cutter or a knife.
8. Place the crackers on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
9. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the crackers turn golden brown and crispy.
10. Remove from the oven and let them cool completely before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 13g5%

Sugars 1g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.