Description
These Gluten-Free Chickpea Crackers are a crisp, savory snack made from nutritious chickpea flour, flavored with dried thyme and olive oil. Simple to prepare and baked to perfection, they offer a delightful alternative to traditional wheat-based crackers, perfect for gluten-sensitive diets or anyone looking for a wholesome chip substitute.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 180 g Fine Gram Flour (chickpea flour)
- 2 tsp Dried Thyme
- 1 tsp Salt
Wet Ingredients
- 65 mL Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 65 mL Water
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Tray: Preheat your oven to 150°C (300°F) on a static setting and place a large baking tray inside to heat up while you prepare the dough.
- Combine Dry Ingredients and Oil: In a mixing bowl, combine the gram flour, salt, and half of the dried thyme. Add the extra virgin olive oil and use your fingertips to rub the oil into the flour mixture until it forms a crumbly dough.
- Add Water Gradually: Pour in half of the 65 mL of water to the crumbly dough and begin mixing, gradually adding more water as needed to bring the mixture together.
- Knead Dough: Knead the mixture until it forms a compact, pliable dough that is easy to handle and shape.
- Roll Out Dough: Place the dough between two sheets of baking paper and roll it out with a rolling pin until it is about 2 mm thick.
- Score Crackers: Use a long knife or a wheel cutter to mark the outlines of individual crackers carefully without cutting all the way through.
- Prick Dough: Gently poke the dough with the tines of a fork to create small holes that will allow steam to escape during baking, preventing blistering.
- Bake Crackers: Transfer the rolled and scored dough (with the bottom baking paper) onto the preheated baking tray. Bake for 20 minutes, rotating the tray halfway through to ensure even cooking.
- Cool and Crisp: Once baked, transfer the crackers onto a wire rack and allow them to cool completely so they crisp up nicely before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the dough is rolled evenly to avoid some crackers being thicker and chewy while others overbake.
- You can customize the flavor by varying herbs or adding spices like paprika or garlic powder.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container to maintain their crispness.
- Be careful not to overbake to prevent crackers from becoming too brittle or burnt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Gluten-Free
Keywords: gluten-free crackers, chickpea flour crackers, healthy snacks, baked crackers, vegan crackers, homemade crackers
