Homemade Crackers Recipe – Sharmis Passion

Homemade crackers are crunchy and delicious baked snacks made with flour, butter and simple seasoning ingredients. These crackers have a crispy texture with a mild spicy flavor and taste good with tea or coffee. It’s made with basic pantry ingredients and doesn’t take much time to make. The crackers cook with golden edges and have a crisp and flaky texture.

These homemade crackers are better than store-bought biscuits because you can control the ingredients and flavor easily, the mixed herbs and chili flakes give a nice aroma and flavor to the crackers. It can be served for evening snacks, small gatherings or even packed in kids’ snack boxes. These crackers remain good for a few days when stored properly.

About Homemade Firecrackers

Homemade crackers are thin salty biscuits that are baked until crisp and crunchy. It is usually made using flour, butter, herbs and simple seasoning. The dough is simply rolled out thinly, cut into small squares and baked until golden. The recipe is simple and even beginners can make this snack at home.

These crackers have a buttery flavor with a mild spice from the chili flakes and herbs that add a nice aroma and make the crackers delicious. The texture depends on how thin the dough is rolled, with thinner crackers becoming crunchy while thicker crackers remain soft on the inside. Apart from this, piercing the crackers with a fork helps the crackers cook evenly and prevents them from swelling.

There are some variations in this recipe that you can try and you can change based on your preference. You can add garlic powder, oregano, black pepper powder or cheese for added flavor and whole wheat flour can also be used instead of maida for a different texture. Some people use oil in place of butter as it gives a crispier texture after cooking.

I usually make this during summer holidays as it is easy and quick to prepare. This recipe doesn’t require complicated ingredients and the crackers also store well. This is a good snack option to make at home and keep for later use.

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Homemade Crackers Ingredients

• maida – I used all purpose flour for a smooth, soft texture. It helps in making the crackers lighter
  And crisp without being too heavy. Gets it bakery-style with just the addition of flour
  finish. You can use wheat flour and half of all purpose flour
• butter -Butter used for great flavor, flaky texture. And it mixes well with flour and adds nice flavor to the crackers.
• mixed herbs – Mixed herbs are used for aroma and delicious taste and it makes the taste of crackers more delicious and balanced.
• chilli flakes – Chili flakes are used for mild spicy flavor and texture. It also gives a nice look on crackers after baking.
• Salt – Salt was used to enhance the overall flavor of the crackers. It balances the flavors properly in the flour.
• cold water – Use cold water to knead the dough properly. Add little by little so that the dough does not become sticky.

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How to Make Crackers Step by Step

1. In a mixing bowl add wheat flour, then butter. I added pizza seasoning and mixed herbs to it. If you don’t have pizza masala – add chilli pieces and mixed herbs or oregano (which comes with it when we buy pizza from outside) and then add.

2. Add pizza masala, oregano and required salt. Finally add oil.

3. Mix well until it resembles bread crumbs. Then add cold water little by little.

4. Make a stiff dough like our chapatti dough. Keep aside for 15 minutes. Then knead again and roll out on a baking sheet. Cut the edges into a square shape, remove the edges. Prick with a fork.

5. Cut into small square pieces. Spread butter paper on the tray. Place the crackers on butter paper and bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees Celsius for 10-12 minutes or until golden. Each oven may vary, you can increase the baking time up to 15 minutes, not more than that, so keep an eye on it after 12 minutes. Do not overcook, this will make the crackers hard.

Cool on a wire rack and then store in a clean dry airtight container.

Expert Tips

• roll thin – I usually roll the dough very thin so that the crackers crisp up evenly after baking. Thick crackers may remain soft in the center.
• pierce well – You can prick the crackers with a fork before baking. This helps to avoid swelling when cooking in the oven.
• use butter paper – While rolling I have used butter paper which makes the process easier and prevents sticking.
• to cook – Crackers can brown quickly in the last few minutes, so check frequently. When the edges become golden, remove.
• cool completely – Allow crackers to cool completely before storing. Hot crackers may become soggy due to moisture inside the container.

serving and storage

Serve homemade crackers with tea, coffee or dips for evening snacks. It also goes well with soups and creamy spreads. Store the crackers in an airtight container once they cool completely. It remains fresh for about 4 to 5 days at room temperature. If the crackers become soft afterward, you can reheat them in the oven for a few minutes.

general questions and answers

1.Can I make it in advance?

Yes, you can make these crackers in advance and keep them in an airtight container. It stays good for a few days.

2.Can I use oil?

Yes, you can use oil in place of butter if you prefer crunchier crackers. It also gives a slightly different texture.

3.Can I add any other spices?

Yes, you can just add oregano, black pepper powder, garlic powder or even cheese and adjust it as per your taste.

4.How to store leftover food?

– After cooling completely, store the crackers in an airtight container. If moisture comes in, the crackers may become soft.

5.Can I reheat it?

Yes, you can reheat in the oven for a few minutes. When heated a little, it becomes crisp again.

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