Easy Homemade Everything Cracker Recipe
This easy homemade everything crackers recipe takes a few pantry staples and turns them into a crunchy snack that puts boxed crackers to shame. They’re thin, crunchy, and packed full of that everything bagel seasoning flavor that keeps you reaching for — well — just one more.
If you’re interested in making more homemade crackers, you might also like my cornbread crackers recipe, pepper jack crackers recipe, or rosemary parmesan crackers recipe.
Introduction
Homemade crackers might sound like a big project, but they’re really not. This recipe turns out thin, crunchy crackers that taste far better than anything you can get out of a box. And it does it all in less than 30 minutes.
What sets these apart is the everything seasoning being mixed right into the dough. No sprinkling it on top as an afterthought here — it’s baked through each and every bite, and that makes all the difference. The same way baking the cheese and seasoning into my rosemary parmesan bread elevates it to another level.
Why This Recipe Works
- Crunchy texture every time with seeds baked right in, giving you that satisfying snap without any unwanted ingredients.
- Quickly pulls together in under 30 minutes, making them the perfect choice for last-minute snacks and impromptu get-togethers. Just like my pico de gallo, which also comes together quickly and pairs perfectly with these crackers. You can make a batch in the time it takes for the crackers to bake in the oven and serve them up together.
- Loaded with everything seasoning for that bold, familiar flavor that everyone loves, making them a guaranteed hit with family and friends.
- Made with basic pantry staples so as long as you’ve got the everything seasoning, you already have all you need to whip up a quick batch.
- Baked from scratch, so you can skip the extras found in store-bought versions, without losing any of the flavor.
If you’d like to browse all of my cracker recipes in one place, I’ve put them together for you in my 10 easy fall cracker recipes post.
Ingredients For Everything Crackers
There are only a couple of ingredients in these crackers, which makes it important to choose them with care. A quality extra virgin olive oil and a flavorful everything bagel seasoning are what give them their distinct character.
- Everything bagel seasoning: This is where the bulk of the flavor in these crackers lives. The garlic, onion, sesame, and poppy seeds bake right into the dough, giving these crackers their distinct taste and crunch. Often different brands of this seasoning blend vary a little bit, so choose one you really enjoy.
- Extra virgin olive oil: The olive oil gives these crackers more than just crisp edges — it carries the seasoning through every bite and adds a depth of flavor you just can’t get from neutral oils. It works the same way in my Italian dressing, carrying the flavor of the herbs through the entire dressing. That’s why it’s so important to stick with a high-quality olive oil here.
See recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Variations and Substitutions
- Swap the seasoning blend for an Italian herb mix, or your own homemade herb blend, when you want a different flavor twist.
- Use flavor-infused olive oils, like roasted garlic or red chili pepper, to add yet another layer to the everything seasoning already baked in to the cracker.
- Add a little cheese to the dough for a savory boost. Finely grated parmesan, asiago, or romano cheese complement the everything seasoning perfectly.
- Shape them differently by cutting the dough into larger squares for hearty dipping or tiny bites for easy snacking. If you’d like to add a larger, more tender cracker that’s made to hold hearty toppings with ease to your recipe arsenal, give my easy butter crackers a try next.
How To Make Everything Crackers
These crackers come together quickly with just a few easy steps. In no time at all, you’ll have a tray of crisp everything crackers ready to enjoy.
Step 1: Whisk flour, sugar, salt, and seasoning together.
Step 2: Make a well in the center and pour in the water and oil.
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Step 3: Mix together with a fork and let rest for 10 minutes.
Step 4: Form into a disk and place on a floured work surface.
Step 5: Generously flour the top of the dough disk.
Step 6: Roll the dough out to 1/8″ thick and trim the edges to form a rectangle.
Step 7: Cut into rectangular shapes.
Step 8: Place on a silicone or parchment lined baking sheet.
Step 9: Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15 minutes, then broil for 2 minutes to brown.
Step 10: Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
Recipe FAQs
The key to crunchy crackers is rolling the dough thin and baking them long enough to dry out fully. A quick finish under the broiler adds just a touch of golden crispiness to these crackers.
Yes, absolutely. If you already make your own everything bagel seasoning blend, it will work perfectly in this recipe, giving you the exact flavor balance that you enjoy most.
No, special tools are not required for this recipe. A pizza or pastry cutter makes it very easy to cut the crackers, but a sharp knife can be used successfully as well.
They’ll keep well in an airtight container for about a week. If they lose a little crunch, you can pop them back in the oven for a few minutes to crisp them up again.
Extra virgin olive oil adds a lot of flavor to this recipe, but you can substitute another version of olive oil or another oil of your choice if needed. Just know the taste won’t be quite the same, since extra virgin olive oil is key to the character of these crackers.
Serve
These crackers fit in just about anywhere you want a little bit of crunchy goodness. I love setting them out with soups — they’re especially good alongside my Ukrainian mushroom soup or a cozy bowl of acorn squash soup. They’re also a natural partner for dips, whether you go with a hearty sweet Italian sausage dip or a creamy savory chicken dip.
But don’t stop there. These crackers shine brightly on a cheese board with sharp cheddar or soft brie, and they’re a great match for fresh salsas, hummus, or even just a simple swipe of farm fresh butter. They’re the kind of homemade staple that elevates the spread at large gatherings and small get-togethers alike. And they bring a little homemade goodness to the everyday snack cupboard too.
Expert Tips
- Watch closely: Thin crackers can burn rather quickly; pull them when the edges turn golden and centers look set, not glossy.
- Flour generously: This dough leans to the wet side; dusting the working surface and the top of the dough well makes it easier to roll out smoothly. Unlike my handheld meat pies, where the dough is drier and doesn’t need heavy flouring, these crackers truly depend on it.
- Roll rectangular: Aiming for a rectangular shape when rolling the dough out will make trimming and cutting it into rectangular crackers easier, giving you crackers that look uniform and bake evenly.
- Cut with a pizza cutter: It glides through the dough without dragging or catching on the seeds from the seasoning, giving it crisp, clean cut edges and more consistent sizes, to allow for even browning across the sheet.
- Rest the dough: Letting the dough rest for ten minutes before rolling it out relaxes the gluten and hydrates the flour, making it easier to roll the dough thinner.
Homemade Everything Crackers
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup everything bagel seasoning
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons warm water
- 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Whisk: Combine flour, sugar, salt, and everything seasoning together in a mixing bowl until evenly blended.
- Make a well: Create a space in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the water and olive oil.
- Mix: Stir with a fork until the dough comes together and no dry streaks remain.
- Rest: Let the dough sit for 10 minutes so the flour hydrates and the dough is easier to roll out.
- Form: Shape the dough into a disk and place it on a well-floured work surface.
- Flour: Dust the top of the dough generously to prevent sticking.
- Roll: Flatten the dough to 1/8" thick, trimming the edges into a rectangle to prepare for cutting.
- Cut: Slice the dough into rectangular shapes with a pizza cutter, pastry cutter, or sharp knife.
- Reroll: Gather the trimmed edges of dough, reshape, reroll, and cut again until all of the dough has been used.
- Arrange: Place the cut crackers on a silicone or parchment lined baking sheet.
- Bake: Cook at 375°F (190°C) for 15 minutes.
- Broil: Move the pan under the broiler for 2 minutes to finish with a golden, toasty color.
- Cool: Transfer the crackers to a wire rack to cool completely so they stay crisp.
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Notes
- Watch closely: These crackers are thin, so check them frequently as they bake to prevent overbrowning.
- Flour generously: Because this is a wetter dough a heavy dusting of flour on the surface before rolling keeps it nice and smooth.
- Roll evenly: Aim for 1/8″ thickness throughout, so the crackers bake at the same rate and come out consistently crisp.
- Use a pizza cutter: It glides through the dough neatly, giving you uniform crackers that bake evenly and look polished.
- Cool completely: Let the crackers sit on a wire rack until fully cooled to lock in crispness.
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve baked a batch of these crackers and had them disappear the same day. They’re such a simple recipe, but that everything bagel seasoning baked right into them makes it impossible to eat just one. If you try them, let me know how long they last in your house!