Description
Crisp lemon rosemary flatbread crackers with fresh herbs and citrus zest. This easy homemade crackers recipe is perfect for dips and soups.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup warm water
- 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour plus more for rolling
- Zest of 1 medium lemon
- 1 1/2 tablespoons finely minced fresh rosemary
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 cup olive oil for brushing
- Flaky sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Stir warm water, yeast, and sugar in a measuring cup until dissolved. Rest for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Combine flour, lemon zest, rosemary, and salt in a large bowl.
- Add olive oil and the yeast mixture. Stir until a soft dough forms.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface. Knead for 6 to 8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm spot for 45 to 60 minutes until doubled in size.
- Heat oven to 325°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Punch down dough and divide it into 36 to 48 small pieces.
- Roll each piece very thin on a floured surface. Transfer pieces to prepared baking sheets.
- Brush lightly with olive oil. Sprinkle with sea salt and black pepper.
- Bake for 10 to 13 minutes. Rotate pans halfway until crisp and lightly golden.
- Cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- Rolling the dough extremely thin is the key to achieving crisp crackers.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American