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Flaxseed and Cracked Pepper Crackers

Posted on February 16, 2012 by in Blog

Two weeks*.

*someone please tell me I’m not jinxing myself

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I can do anything for two more weeks, right? Keep secrets, work around the clock, do the equivalent of fifteen** jobs…

And in two weeks, I will finally be able to tell you what is going on.  Share with you what I’ve been wanting to share for a couple of months.  But until then, I’ll stuff my mouth with a handful of crackers if you ask.  Because secrets and sort-of lies are not my thing.  And if the stress of working around the clock with a huge amount of pressure to get things done and get them done well isn’t enough, the stress of being deceitful in any way is weighing on me in an unmeasurable way.

**slight exaggeration

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So about these crackers!  If I had known how easy it would be to make crackers from scratch, I’d have started doing that long ago!  These crackers are full of whole grains and devoid of any preservatives or unreadable ingredients you get from your typical store-bought box.  So even if you eat handful after handful to silence yourself, you are in a pretty good place.

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I got this recipe from the brand new Joy the Baker cookbook! I’ll be sharing a few more recipes over the next several weeks as I participate in a group of bloggers who have the opportunity to review Joy’s book.  Given that Joy’s blog was one of the first food blogs I ever read, to say I was excited about this is an understatement.

Flaxseed and Cracked Pepper Crackers

Source: Joy the Baker Cookbook

Makes 4 dozen crackers

Ingredients:

1/4 cup + 3 tablespoons golden flaxseed, separated or 1/4 cup + 1/4 cup ground flaxseed meal

1 cup whole wheat flour

1/2 cup all-purpose flour plus additional for rolling out dough

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

3/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon cracked pepper

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold, cut into cubes

1/2 cup buttermilk (I used low fat)

Directions:

Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees; line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside

In a small food processor or blender, grind three tablespoons of flax seed for one minute to produce 1/4 cup of ground flaxseed meal

In a medium bowl, whisk together flours, flaxseed, flaxseed meal, baking soda, salt and pepper

Use a fork or your fingers to work butter into dry ingredients until you have small clumps of “dough”; not all dry ingredients will be binded together

Form a well in the center of the mix and pour buttermilk into the well; use a fork to combine until all of the dough is moist but shaggy

Roll the dough on a lightly floured work surface working half of the dough at a time; roll out with a rolling pin until dough is ~1/8 inch thick

Use a 1 1/2 inch round cookie cutter to shape crackers or cut with a pizza knife into 1 1/2 inch squares

Bake 15-18 minutes or until slightly browned around the edges and allow to cool

Store crackers in an airtight container up to four days

Notes: 

This is not your typical crunchy cracker.  I tried cooking them a little longer after the fact to get some crunch and ended up burning them (guess 15 extra minutes without checking on them was a bit too long).

I made smaller crackers (<1 1/2 inches x 1 inch each) and ended up with double the number of crackers.

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To win a free copy of Joy’s cookbook visit girlichef!

This post is part of the Joy the Baker Cookbook Spotlight and Cook-Off sponsored by Hyperion and hosted at girlichef.  I received a free copy of the Joy the Baker Cookbook but all opinions expressed are my own.

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51 Responses to “Flaxseed and Cracked Pepper Crackers”

  1. Steph@stephsbitebybite February 16, 2012 at 11:38 am #

    You may be able to wait two weeks…but I can’t!! Aah the suspense!! Only good thing about this WAIT is these crackers. I think 5 handfuls should hold me over!

    • KeepItSweet February 16, 2012 at 2:07 pm #

      I know, I hate being sketchy like this lol!

  2. Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table February 16, 2012 at 11:55 am #

    Your crackers look just perfect! I love the black pepper flavor – it must have been great with a salty cheese.

    Suspense!!!!

  3. Bertie's Bakery February 16, 2012 at 12:17 pm #

    I love it! Can’t wait to try it with my Goat and cranberry cheese!

    • KeepItSweet February 16, 2012 at 2:08 pm #

      Yum, good call!

  4. Jessica @ Stylish Stealthy and Healthy February 16, 2012 at 12:17 pm #

    I definitely should try making my own crackers. At least that way maybe I won’t eat 137 of them in one sitting once I think that I physically have to make more when I run out.

    And OMG I CAN’T WAIT!! I hate secrets!! I’m so nosey!! Why am I using so much punctuation??

  5. DessertForTwo February 16, 2012 at 12:26 pm #

    I love homemade crackers! I bet these are awesome!

    Two weeks til we get to celebrate something great!! :)

  6. Heather @girlichef February 16, 2012 at 12:33 pm #

    I know! How can something so simple have such great end results? I love your little munching size crackers. I could grab that slab o’ marble there and have myself a happy little lunch :) . So excited that you’re a part of this Spotlight!

    • KeepItSweet February 16, 2012 at 2:09 pm #

      Thank you so much, Heather!

  7. Gerry @ Foodness Gracious February 16, 2012 at 12:51 pm #

    Fantastic! I’m actually making my crackers right this very minute :) I love your blog and can’t wait to see what your news is??

    • KeepItSweet February 16, 2012 at 2:09 pm #

      Thank you so much for the nice note, Gerry!

  8. Kim - Liv Life February 16, 2012 at 1:25 pm #

    These look absolutely delightful!!! I’m eager to hear your news, but until then, I will also settle back with a handful of crackers and some of that cheese. Oh, and maybe a glass of wine! Beautiful images!

    • KeepItSweet February 16, 2012 at 2:10 pm #

      I like where your head is!

  9. Madison M February 16, 2012 at 1:27 pm #

    My goodness, Lauren. You are killing me! We really have to wait two weeks?

  10. Rachel @ Not Rachael Ray February 16, 2012 at 1:33 pm #

    Oooh! If this is reflective of what is in Joy’s cookbook, I need to get my hands on it ASAP!

    • KeepItSweet February 16, 2012 at 2:10 pm #

      The book is AMAZING! I was so thrilled when I got my copy. You should definitely enter to win one and if you don’t win, it is worth buying.

  11. Liz @ Tip Top Shape February 16, 2012 at 3:21 pm #

    If this is from Joy The Baker’s cookbook, then it has to be good!! Fantastic recipe and it looks delicious!!

  12. Erin @ Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts February 16, 2012 at 3:52 pm #

    Yummy crackers! Love the cracked pepper there.
    Can’t wait to hear what you are working on!

  13. Rachel @ My Naturally Frugal Family February 16, 2012 at 4:39 pm #

    Seriously 2 weeks? I am thinking it can 1 of two things Pregnant or maybe you are publishing a cookbook…either one is joyous. Can’t wait to see what the actual news is.

    These crackers look fantastic.

    • KeepItSweet February 16, 2012 at 4:43 pm #

      Well, just so that my family doesn’t freak out I’m going to dispel both of those rumors:-) lol

  14. Michelle February 16, 2012 at 5:08 pm #

    I had no idea crackers were so easy to make.

  15. christy February 16, 2012 at 6:11 pm #

    i made the crackers too–yeah for the savory!! your photos are really lovely :) happy to be baking with you
    christy

    • KeepItSweet February 17, 2012 at 10:27 am #

      Thank you, Christy!

  16. Mary Ellen @ Pâte à Chew February 16, 2012 at 8:59 pm #

    I’ve never made my own crackers, these look wonderful!

  17. Maureen February 17, 2012 at 5:17 am #

    I have always wanted to make crackers and have never done it. It’s time to get busy and give it a go. You make it look easy but maybe you lied :)

    • KeepItSweet February 17, 2012 at 10:28 am #

      I promise, they really are easy:-)

  18. Sandra February 17, 2012 at 8:28 am #

    You’re such a tease!

  19. Joanne February 17, 2012 at 8:37 am #

    I feel kind of evil/awesome/special that I’m in on this little secret. Can’t wait for the BIG REVEAL!

    Those crackers do look pretty awesome. Who knew they would be so easy?

    • KeepItSweet February 17, 2012 at 10:28 am #

      Well you are awesome AND special!

  20. Vianney Rodriguez February 17, 2012 at 8:38 am #

    Your crackers look awesome!! I almost made them, but the chocolate got me…

    2 weeks… can’t wait

  21. Mary February 17, 2012 at 9:06 am #

    I have flaxseed crackers on my weekend to do list! Yours look absolutely perfect. Every recipe I’ve seen posted from Joy’s cookbook sounds incredible. I can’t wait to get my hands on it!

    • KeepItSweet February 17, 2012 at 10:29 am #

      Thanks, Mary! The book really is great. I can’t wait to share the other recipes I’ve made!

  22. Em (Wine and Butter) February 17, 2012 at 9:18 am #

    Okay. Given that I just went and spent £4 (which is like $8!!!) on crackers this AM, I think I probably do need to start making my own!!

    Lucky girl getting to review Joys book – how awesome!!

  23. Soni February 17, 2012 at 10:21 am #

    Lovely and healthy!Love these :)

  24. Florida Foodie February 17, 2012 at 11:58 am #

    Wow! Those crackers look store-bought and fairly easy to make. Now I have a Fresh Market around the corner, it may be easy(er) to find these ingredients. Hmmmm.

  25. Suzi February 17, 2012 at 2:05 pm #

    I like the sound of these crackers and I have all the ingredients. Gotta try making these, yours look perfect. Have a great day.

  26. Jenn Erickson/Rook No. 17 February 17, 2012 at 2:43 pm #

    Your crackers turned out beautifully. I love how they look as squares, and the cheese pairing looks perfect!

    So glad to be sharing the cookbook challenge and spotlight experience with you. Looking forward to see what you pick for week 3!

    Best,
    Jenn/Rook No. 17

    • KeepItSweet February 18, 2012 at 11:49 am #

      Thanks, Jenn! You too!

  27. Val February 17, 2012 at 3:53 pm #

    You know your pretty talented when you can make your own cracker. You rock!

  28. Sandra February 18, 2012 at 8:26 am #

    Congratulations!

  29. Lora @cakeduchess February 18, 2012 at 10:56 am #

    How exciting:)I can’t wait to get my hands on the book. These look fantastic:)Have a great weekend, Lauren.xx

    • KeepItSweet February 18, 2012 at 11:49 am #

      Thanks, Lora! And thanks for always leaving the nicest comments:-) Have a wonderful weekend!

  30. Roxana GreenGirl { A little bit of everything} February 18, 2012 at 1:21 pm #

    can’t wait to see what big secret you gonna reveal. oh, two weeks seems like such a long time!
    i love making crackers and these sounds so good! can’t wait to try them!

  31. RisaG February 18, 2012 at 11:32 pm #

    These crackers look so good. I have been collecting homemade cracker recipes for a long time and still haven’t made any. I will finish off all the boxes of crackers I have on-hand and then start baking!

    Can’t wait to see what your big announcement is! I am on the edge of my seat!

  32. Donna February 19, 2012 at 5:12 am #

    These look fabulous as I am craving crunch in a big way…Could these be made with a gluten free flour by any chance…or would it ruin the results? Thank you for such a consistently creative blog!

  33. Danielle February 19, 2012 at 12:10 pm #

    I made the brownies. And wasn’t even going to think about the crackers until maybe another time…but now….I MUST make them. They look really good.

  34. Kiri W. February 19, 2012 at 12:45 pm #

    These look fantastic and so healthy! :) Love it!

  35. Baking Serendipity February 19, 2012 at 11:21 pm #

    Love these crackers and excited for your news!

  36. Deb in Hawaii February 20, 2012 at 3:35 am #

    Your crackers look great. I didn’t get around to making them–just the brownies, but they look like they are delicious. ;-)

  37. Cathy at Wives with Knives February 21, 2012 at 8:55 am #

    I chose Joy’s brownies for our first week’s selection but know I will be making this cracker recipe soon. I often choose a savory snack over a sweet one and a cracker with a bit of cheese is usually my first choice. Lovely post with great photos!

  38. Kim February 21, 2012 at 9:38 am #

    Your crackers, as well as that cheese on the side, look incredible! I could easily make a meal out of crackers and cheese. Glad to be cooking along with you.