Have some sourdough starter you need to use but don't want to make bread? These Sourdough Sesame Rye Crackers make the perfect salty, crunchy, vegan-friendly snack!
Sweet tooth? Meh... rarely. But salt tooth? Oh yeah. Is there such a thing as a crispy, crunchy, salt tooth? If there is, I have a few of those molars. I love all things with a salty crunch. I'll always choose that salty crunch over something sweet, like these Sourdough Sesame Rye Crackers From Scratch!
Guys. These crackers. Oh my, these crackers. We've made lots of crackers in this house: Wheat Thins, Ritz, Saltines, Graham Crackers, and our Everything Bagel Rye Crackers. I love them all. But these little salty sesame-seeded crisps of heaven are a favorite.
The dough is super easy to make and use, too. Have you gotten one of these double-blade dough cutters? For only $8, it's one of the best kitchen tool investments out there. From ravioli to saltines, it's the best!
Once they're rolled out, and pricked, then they're ready to be baked to perfection. Seriously. Can't you just see the crispiness? Oh, trust me, it's there. Oh, and with a lovely touch of sourdough!I love these crackers. SO much. Give them a try, I'm sure you will too!
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Sourdough Sesame Rye Crackers
Ingredients
- 1 cup sourdough starter
- 1 cup rye flour
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/3 cup sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- 1/2 - 1 tablespoon coarse sea salt
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 300 degrees and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl combine rye flour, kosher salt, and sesame seeds. Add the starter, coconut oil, and maple syrup and mix until a firm dough comes together.
- On a floured surface, knead dough until all ingredients are incorporated. The dough should be a little tacky and most importantly roll easily. Add a little bit of extra flour or water to dough if needed.
- Divide dough into 4 small equal balls. Roll balls out on a floured surface into a large rectangle (or as close as you can get) 1/8 in thin (or thinner). Lift the dough often and add a little flour to the surface so the dough doesn't stick.
- With a dough cutter, cut out 1-2" squares and prick with a fork. Gently place squares on parchment paper very close to one another. Sprinkle with sea salt.
- Bake for 20-30 minutes, dependent upon how thick they are. Check after 20 minutes to make sure they're not burning.
- Cool completely and then store in an airtight container.
Nancy
I am looking for a cracker recipe that would work with a cookie press! Cookie presses have fun designs. There are folks/children who can not have cookies, but could have a less sweet cracker version, and if it were in the same design as pressed cookies, the crackers would be even more enjoyable. Would you have any ideas? Thank you.
Tracy
Hi Nancy! Hmm, I don't see why these crackers wouldn't work! You may have to add a little flour to the press so it doesn't stick, but otherwise most cracker recipes (except for super super sticky doughs) I would imagine would work. Great idea!
Dona
These were easy peasy to make. I omitted the salt on top and still enjoyed their slight hint of sweet-ness!
Tracy
So glad you enjoyed them, Dona!
K Peturson-Laprise
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Tracy
Oh no! Thank you for letting me know! I will reach out to the people who manage the ads now to make sure they fix that. Thank you again for letting me know!