Description
These homemade gluten-free crackers are crispy, flavorful, and easy to make! Packed with sesame and poppy seeds, a hint of garlic, and a touch of smoked paprika, they’re the perfect snack for dipping, cheese boards, or enjoying on their own.
Ingredients
- Gluten-Free Flour Blend – The base for these crunchy crackers.
- Sesame Seeds & Poppy Seeds – Add a nutty crunch and extra texture.
- Cold Unsalted Butter – Helps create a flaky, crispy texture.
- Garlic Powder & Smoked Paprika – Enhance flavor with a savory depth.
- Baking Powder – Provides a slight lift.
- Salt & Pepper – Essential seasonings.
- Cold Water – Binds everything together for a smooth dough.
- Toppings: Sesame seeds, poppy seeds, flaky sea salt (optional).
Instructions
- Preheat & Prep – Preheat oven to 400ºF (200ºC) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Toast Sesame Seeds – Toast sesame seeds in a dry pan over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until golden brown. Let cool.
- Make Dough – In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, xanthan gum (if needed), garlic powder, smoked paprika, pepper, toasted sesame seeds, and poppy seeds.
- Incorporate Butter – Add cold cubed butter and rub it into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
- Form Dough – Stir in cold water and mix until a dough forms. Knead lightly until smooth. Let rest for 5-10 minutes.
- Roll & Cut – Divide dough in half and roll out to 1/16 inch thick on a lightly floured surface. Cut into crackers using a knife or pastry cutter.
- Transfer & Add Toppings – Place crackers on lined baking sheets. Brush with water and sprinkle with sesame seeds, poppy seeds, and flaky salt.
- Bake – Bake at 400ºF (200ºC) for 12-14 minutes, until golden brown and crisp.
- Cool & Enjoy – Let cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- If dough feels too dry, add a teaspoon of water and knead until pliable.
- Roll dough evenly to ensure even baking.
- Store crackers in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
- For extra crispiness, let them cool completely before storing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-14 minutes
- Category: breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 crackers (approx.)
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
Keywords: gluten-free crackers