Simple Olive Oil Crackers

I was tired of buying crackers and thought it shouldn’t be too difficult to make, right? In my course of trying to become “supermarket independent,” this has been one of my better ideas.

What more is that the kids LOVE helping, because it’s simple, with a consistency like play dough, and while you can bake one flat sheet that you break up into pieces, if you have cute cookie cutters, this is the perfect time to use them because they hold the mold very well!

The recipe is so unbelievable easy. Just 4 ingredients almost everyone has in their pantry. It takes about 15 minutes for me to make a batch (without cutting–much longer with cutting) so it’s quick, and stores very well. It remains crispy in the fridge, but the trick to that is to make sure they cool before you store them! The’re great for dips, or for cheese and lunchmeat.

You can also make different flavors if you incorporate dried herbs or garlic powder (or even cheese since the texture is similar to goldfish crackers). I haven’t tried it yet but I’m sure it would be delicious.

Recipe

• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt and mix well. Add olive oil and water and combine until a dough forms. It’s alright if it’s crumbly.
2. Using a rolling pin, roll the dough until flat, about 1/4 inch thick or less. The thinner it is, the more crispy it will be, but also the more easily it will burn.
3. Lay the sheet on a pan lined with parchment paper, or a greased pan, and bake in the oven for 8-11 minutes, watching carefully it doesn’t burn.
4. Once golden, remove and allow to cool. Store in a cool, dry place.