Almond Flaxseed Crackers

 These crackers are a wonderful addition to any cheeseboard. The best thing about them
is that almost any spices can be used as flavorings. Use your favorites, and don’t be stingy. For the crackers I made, I used 1 teaspoon of onion powder, 1 teaspoon za’atar, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon rosemary. Don’t skip the step of blooming the spices in the hot water. It does make a difference in the depth of flavor you’ll get.

Almond Flaxseed Crackers

Ingredients:

• 1 cup almond flour
• 1/2 cup flaxseed, ground
• 1/8 cup hemp hearts
• 1/2 cup boiling water
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• Spices (of your choice):
•    1/2 to 1 teaspoon: garlic powder, onion powder, za’atar, rosemary, thyme, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, etc.
• 2 teaspoons sesame seeds (white, black, or a mix of both)

 

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a medium size bowl, mix together the almond flour, flaxseed, and hemp hearts. Set aside.
3. In a glass measuring cup, add the boiling water, the oil, the salt and pepper, and your choice of spices. Set aside for at least 5 minutes to allow the spices to bloom.
4. Add the spiced water and oil mixture to the dry ingredients. Add the sesame seeds, and stir to combine all ingredients. Once a dough has formed, allow to rest for 5 minutes. This resting time will allow the dry ingredients to absorb the liquids.
5. Divide dough in half. Place half the dough on a cook sheet lined with parchment paper (or sil pat mat). Roll the dough into a rectangle 1/16-inch thick. I use this rolling pin; it is excellent and very easy to use.
6. Score the crackers into 1-inch x 1-inch squares. This pizza cutter does an excellent job of this.
7. Bake for 15-20 minutes, removing the crackers at the edges as they turn golden brown. Store in an airtight container for up to 7 days.

Yields about 72 crackers.

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