Butter Crackers

Ingredients for Butter Crackers

• 40g (45 grams) white spelt or plain flour

• 80g (90 grams) white whole-wheat flour

• 30g (30 grams) oat or cake flour

• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

• 1 1/2 tablespoons cane sugar

• 1/2 teaspoons salt

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cut into pieces

• 1 tablespoon flaxseed or olive oil

• 60ml (60g) ice water, divided

• 1 egg

• 1 tablespoon milk

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

• 1/4 teaspoons salt

Preheat the oven to 204°C. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment and set aside.

Sift the white spelt flour, white whole-wheat flour, oat flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt together. Pour into the bowl of a food processor fitted with the dough blade (or in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment). Add the chilled butter and pulse to create a coarse crumb mixture. With the food processor running, stream in the flaxseed oil, followed by the water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the mixture starts to form large clumps.

Turn the dough out onto a well-floured surface and gather it into a ball. Knead gently once or twice. Sprinkle a little more flour on top of the dough and roll it out until it is 1/4 inch thick, rotating the dough by 90 degrees after each roll.

Prick the dough all over with a fork, making sure it is well pierced. Using a small biscuit cutter of your choice, cut out the crackers and carefully place them on the prepared baking sheets.

In a small bowl, lightly whisk the egg with the milk. Using a pastry brush, coat the tops of the crackers with the egg wash.

Bake just until the crackers begin to brown, 5 to 10 minutes.

While the crackers are baking, stir the melted butter and salt together in a small bowl. Brush the mixture onto the freshly baked, still warm crackers before serving.

Disclaimer

While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.