Savory Homemade Crackers
These crisp, golden homemade crackers are a delicious alternative to store-bought. Made with pantry staples and no special equipment, they bake up beautifully with minimal hands-on time. Perfect for snacking, dipping, or serving alongside soups and cheese boards.
Servings 15 servings
Calories 61kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons lard cold
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth cold
Instructions
- Combine dry ingredients: Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a small mixing bowl.
- Cut in lard: Use a fork to begin cutting in the cold lard. Finish incorporating it with your fingers if necessary.
- Add broth gradually: Pour in the cold vegetable broth in four increments, stirring between each addition.
- Form the dough: Once the dough begins pulling away from the sides, remove it from the bowl and gently form it into a disk. Avoid overworking the dough.
- Flour the dough: Lightly flour both sides of the dough disk to prevent sticking.
- Roll out: Use a rolling pin to roll the dough slightly thinner than your desired cracker thickness.
- Cut the crackers: Slice into rectangles using a pastry wheel or pizza cutter.
- Dock the crackers: Press the tines of a fork into each piece to create 3–4 rows of holes.
- Bake and broil: Arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes, then broil for 2–3 minutes to lightly brown. Cool before serving.
Notes
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- Broth tip: Use cold broth when mixing the dough to help keep the lard from softening too early, which preserves the crackers’ flaky texture.
- Thickness matters: Thinner dough produces extra-crispy crackers, while slightly thicker dough yields a softer bite — roll to match your preference.
- Flavor variations: Mix in dried herbs, seeds, or spices to customize the flavor. Rosemary, dill, sesame seeds, or paprika all work beautifully.
- Storage: Once completely cooled, store crackers in an airtight container to maintain their crispness for up to one week.
- Watch the bake time: Ovens vary, so check the crackers a few minutes before the suggested baking time to avoid overbrowning.
Nutrition
Serving: 2crackers | Calories: 61kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 137mg | Potassium: 13mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 17IU | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg
