Growing Chefs! Ontario Olive Oil Crackers

Olive Oil Crackers

This recipe uses ingredients that you likely already have in your kitchen. Anyone can open a box of crackers and serve them up on a fancy charcuterie plate, but MAKING your own crackers? That’s the sign of a true chef!
Difficulty
Beginner
Yield
2-3 dozen crackers
Ingredients
1 3/4 cups all purpose flour, plus extra for dusting2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 cup water5 teaspoons olive oil, plus extra for brushing1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon smoked paprika1/2 teaspoon cumin1/4 teaspoon curry powder Coarse salt for sprinkling
Equipment
Large mixing bowlBowls for ingredientsWooden spoonMeasuring cupMeasuring spoonsRolling pinParchment paperForkPastry brushBaking sheetPlastic wrap

Get Organized!

Gather your mis en place; get together all of the equipment needed for the recipe and gather your ingredients.

Get Prepped!

Measure out all dry ingredients together in a bowl, flour, baking powder, salt, smoked paprika, cumin, and curry powder.

Measure out olive oil and water in separate bowls.

Get Cooking!

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, and start kneading. Continue to knead until for about 5 minutes, until dough is smooth and firm.

Rest dough in fridge at least 1 hour.

Take a pinch of dough, and roll into long strips, brush with additional olive oil, sprinkle with course salt.

Bake at 425°F about 5 minutes or until light golden brown.