Mediterranean Diet Olive Oil Crackers

Mediterranean Diet Olive Oil Crackers that are perfect for snacking on.

These crunchy crackers taste nutty and savory with a touch of salt (which can be omitted)

Mediterranean Diet Olive Oil Crackers.

This is a simple homemade cracker recipe made with olive oil.

The olive oil gives these crackers both moisture and a nutty fruity flavor.

Did you try my recipe for Crispy Chili Lime Chickpeas?

That is another crunchy snack idea that you may be interested in as well. Both these crackers and those chickpeas would go nicely when served together as a snack or for a gathering.

Make your olive oil crackers even more flavorful. You can find a selection of flavored olive oils here.

Frequently asked questions about homemade crackers.

Tips for making homemade crackers.

To make these homemade crackers more Mediterranean diet friendly, use whole wheat flour. However, you can use any flour of your choice as long as it measures like whole wheat flour, making adjustments as needed.

Here are some more great tips for you.

More even baking is similar shapes and sizes. space

1. Roll your dough out evenly and as thin as possible, about ⅛th of an inch for best results. This will help insure that your crackers are crisp.
2. When you roll your cracker dough out, place a piece of parchment paper over and under the dough first. This will both help prevent sticking and make it easy to transfer the crackers to the pan for baking.
3. Before baking you will need to score the the dough first as this will both allow for even baking and make it easier to break the crackers apart. You can use a serrated knife of a pizza cutter to do this.

How to store homemade crackers.

Once the crackers have fully cooled you should store them in an airtight container or sealed plastic bag. If properly stored at room temperature, these crackers should last about a week. Freezing or refrigerating these crackers can introduce moisture.

By the way, while you are here you may also be interested in these ideas.

• Mediterranean Diet Stuffed Eggplant
• Chipotle and Roasted Pepper Hummus
• Mediterranean Diet Zucchini Coffee Cake
• Homemade Apple Cider Vinegar Recipe
• Mediterranean Diet Chocolate Zucchini Bread
• Easy Chocolate Chip Hummus
• Mediterranean Diet Falafel Bowl
• Cantaloupe and Strawberry Summer Salad

 

About this recipe for Mediterranean diet friendly crackers.

This tasty cracker recipe is also vegan, soy free, and nut free.
It is also a perfect idea for a snack or appetizer.

To make this recipe we will first make the dough.

After the dough is made we will roll it out for baking.
After the crackers have been baked and cooled, they can be enjoyed with a favorite dip, hummus, or alone.

Ingredients needed to make homemade crackers with olive oil.

• Whole wheat flour. As mentioned, while whole wheat flour is a preferred choice for the Mediterranean diet, any flour will do as long as it measures like whole wheat flour.
• Baking powder. This will give the crackers a bit of height to make them better for dipping.
• Olive Oil. This gives the crackers a great flavor as well as a touch of moisture.
• Water. The water should be cool water.
• Seasonings as desired. This can include Italian Seasonings, Mediterranean Diet Seasoning Blend, Greek Seasoning Blend, Salt, and/or Pepper.

How to make Mediterranean Diet Olive Oil Crackers.

• Start by preheating your oven to 450. Also place a sheet of parchment paper (about the size of your baking sheet) on a flat work space.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine together the dry ingredients using a fork or whisk. Go easy on the seasonings as you can add more later.
• Once the ingredients are combined you can make a well in the center using a large spoon or whatever works best for you. Add the olive oil and the water to the well and then stir the ingredients until the dough comes together and starts pulling away from the sides of the bowl.
• Turn the dough out onto a clean and dry work surface (use a mat if needed). Knead your dough about five to seven times or until the dough is smooth (there should be no pale streaks left).
  Cut the dough into four equal portions.
• Starting with the first portion, place the dough on to the parchment paper that you prepared in the first step. Place another piece of parchment paper over the dough and roll the dough out very thin (about ⅛”).
• Remove the top sheet parchment paper and then lightly score the sheet (do not cut all the way through). You can top the crackers with additional seasoning as desired.
• Transfer the parchment paper and prepared crackers to the baking sheet and bake for 6-7 minutes or until the crackers begin to brown.
• Repeat this process with the remaining dough.
• Allow the crackers to fully cool before serving.

Expert Tip👉 It is normal for the to be very oily after it has been kneaded You do not need to add any additional flour.
Also, I like to preheat my baking sheet as this will help the crackers get crisp. Take precautions as needed however, as the sheet will be warm when we place the cracker dough onto it.

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Mediterranean Diet Olive Oil Crackers, a simple homemade snack cracker recipe that is friendly to the Mediterranean diet.