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A good batch of homemade crackers begins with the simplest ingredients. Flour, a pinch of salt, a little oil, and water come together to create a crisp, golden cracker that lets the grain's natural flavor shine through. Better for you and with a flavor that store-bought can’t beat, these crackers come together in just 5 minutes of hands-on time.
If you’ve never made crackers from scratch before, you’ll likely be surprised at how easy they come together. For more variations, try my homemade cheese crackers, spicy (or not) Mexican crackers, savory sour cream and onion crackers, guilt-free sweet-and-salty crackers, herbed Italian crackers, or homemade graham crackers.
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Step 1: Preheat the oven to 400°F, and measure your flour and seasonings into a large mixing bowl. Using a pastry cutter, cut the butter into the flour until pea-sized pieces form.
Step 2: Add the liquid and honey and mix until just combined.
Step 3: Dump the cracker dough onto a piece of parchment paper or directly onto a baking sheet (I’ve never had issues with my dough sticking). Roll out the dough to about ⅛” thickness.
Step 4: Using a pizza cutter (or knife), cut the crackers into desired shapes. (You can also make the crackers into fancy shapes with cookie cutters.) Sprinkle with optional sea salt. If you didn’t roll the dough on your baking sheet, transfer it now.
Step 5: Bake for 10 minutes at 400°F. After 10 minutes, remove the crackers from the outer edges so they don’t burn and place them on a cooling rack.
Step 6: Return the remaining crackers to the oven and bake for 2-3 minutes, until most are golden brown. Allow the crackers to cool before removing from the pan. They will crisp as they cool.
DetailTipRollingThough I don’t have issues with my dough sticking, you can always use parchment paper or a lightly floured surface to prevent your dough from sticking. If your dough is too thin, your crackers will burn, but if they are too thick, they won’t be crunchy. Aim to roll your dough to a consistent 1/8 inch thickness.CuttingYou can cut your crackers into any desired shape and size, but for even baking, make sure each batch is uniform in size. To make this step a breeze, use a pizza cutter.BakingRolling your dough to a consistent thickness takes time and practice. Until you have mastered this technique, check your homemade crackers for doneness a little bit early. Remove the finished crackers from the baking sheet and bake the remaining crackers for another 2 minutes.CoolingLeave crackers on a baking sheet to cool; they’ll crisp up as they cool.
Once cooled, store your homemade crackers in an airtight container at room temperature.
They will stay crisp for about 3 to 5 days.
If they soften slightly, simply place them back in a warm oven for a few minutes to restore their crispness.
Is it worth it to make your own crackers?
Yes, making homemade crackers is absolutely worth it because they taste fresher, use simple pantry ingredients, and avoid the preservatives often found in store-bought crackers.
What is the best flour for homemade crackers?
All-purpose flour is the easiest and most reliable choice for homemade crackers, though whole wheat flour also works well if you want a slightly heartier flavor.
How hard is it to make crackers at home?
Making homemade crackers is surprisingly easy since the dough comes together quickly and only requires rolling it thin, cutting, and baking.
Is it cheaper to make crackers at home?
Yes, homemade crackers are typically cheaper to make because they use basic pantry staples like flour, oil, salt, and water instead of paying for packaged snacks.
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Melissa K Norris
Skip the store-bought and make these easy homemade crackers with just a few pantry staples. Crispy, simple, and ready in minutes, they’re the perfect healthy snack for soups, dips, and everyday grazing.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 260 kcal
Mixing Bowl I love these Pyrex measuring cups because the large ones double as mixing bowls!
Rolling Pin
Pizza Cutter If you don't have a pizza cutter, you can use a sharp knife.
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Measure flour and seasonings into a large mixing bowl.
Add cubed butter and cut in with a pastry cutter or two butter knives until it looks like pea-sized clumps.
Add water and honey, stir until just combined. Pro Tip: A few crumbly or dry pieces are fine, they'll incorporate as you knead the dough together a few times.
Place the ball of dough on a baking sheet or stone. Roll dough out until it's 1/16th to 1/8th of an inch thick. Pro Tip: Press harder from the center of the dough and lighter as you reach the edges to try and maintain the same thickness throughout.
Use a pizza cutter and cut into desired shapes.
Pierce each cracker with the tines of a fork to keep them from puffing up.
Sprinkle with sea salt or additional seasonings and bake at 400°F for 10 minutes.
After 10 minutes, remove the outer crackers to keep them from burning and return the rest to continue baking, if needed, for 2-3 minutes.
Allow the crackers to cool completely on the baking sheet. Once completely cool, transfer to an airtight container and store for up to a week.
Recipe Tips:
Detail Tip Rolling Though I don’t have issues with my dough sticking, you can always use parchment paper or a lightly floured surface to prevent your dough from sticking. If your dough is too thin, your crackers will burn, but if they are too thick, they won’t be crunchy. Aim to roll your dough to a consistent 1/8 inch thickness. Cutting You can cut your crackers into any desired shape and size, but for even baking, make sure each batch is uniform in size. To make this step a breeze, use a pizza cutter. Baking Rolling your dough to a consistent thickness takes time and practice. Until you have mastered this technique, check your homemade crackers for doneness a little bit early. Remove the finished crackers from the baking sheet and bake the remaining crackers for another 2 minutes. Cooling Leave crackers on a baking sheet to cool; they’ll crisp up as they cool.Serving Suggestions:
These homemade crackers are incredibly versatile and pair well with many foods.
Serve them with:
Storage Instructions:
Once cooled, store your homemade crackers in an airtight container at room temperature.
They will stay crisp for about 3 to 5 days.
If they soften slightly, simply place them back in a warm oven for a few minutes to restore their crispness.
Serving: 0.25recipeCalories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 94mgPotassium: 57mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 448IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 2mg
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Melissa K. Norris inspires people's faith and pioneer roots with her books, podcast, and blog. Melissa lives with her husband and two children in their own little house in the big woods in the foothills of the North Cascade Mountains. When she's not wrangling chickens and cattle, you can find her stuffing Mason jars with homegrown food and playing with flour and sugar in the kitchen.
