Recipe: Whole Grain and Pepper Crackers
Description: These Whole Grain and Pepper Crackers are a delightful addition to your fall and winter baking collection, sourced from Country Living. With a preparation time of just 1 hour, these crackers will be ready to charm your taste buds with their crunchy goodness. The recipe yields either 36 3-inch triangular crackers or 40 2-inch square crackers, perfect for sharing or enjoying as a savory snack.
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Rolled oats | 1/4 cup |
| Flour | 1/4 cup |
| Baking powder | 1 teaspoon |
| Sugar | 1 1/4 teaspoons |
| Kosher salt | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Baking soda | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Butter | 1/4 cup |
| Buttermilk | 4 tablespoons |
| Fresh ground pepper | 1/3 teaspoon |
| Egg | 1 |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 30.6
- Fat Content: 1.5g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.9g
- Cholesterol Content: 8.7mg
- Sodium Content: 70.5mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 3.6g
- Fiber Content: 0.3g
- Sugar Content: 0.3g
- Protein Content: 0.8g
Instructions:
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Make the dough:
- Pulse the oats and bran in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a metal blade until coarsely ground.
- Add the flour, baking powder, sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and baking soda, then pulse to combine.
- Incorporate the butter and process until the flour mixture resembles coarse meal.
- Add the buttermilk and pepper, and continue to process until the dough forms a ball on the blade.
- Divide the dough in half, wrap each portion in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
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Bake the crackers:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
- Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to form a 9×9 inch square, approximately 1/4 inch thick.
- Using a sharp knife, cut the dough into either 3-inch triangles or 2-inch squares.
- Transfer the crackers to the prepared baking sheet, brush them with beaten egg, and sprinkle with the remaining salt.
- Repeat the process with the remaining dough.
- Bake the crackers until they turn golden brown, approximately 15 minutes.
- Once baked, transfer the crackers to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Store the cooled crackers in an airtight container until ready to serve.
These homemade Whole Grain and Pepper Crackers offer a delightful crunch with each bite, making them perfect for any occasion, from casual snacking to elegant entertaining. Enjoy their wholesome goodness and savory pepper flavor throughout the fall and winter seasons! 🌾🧀
