Description
Crispy garlic and herb chickpea flour snack crackers bring Mediterranean flair to your appetizer lineup. Packed with robust flavors and nutritious ingredients, these crackers invite you to savor a delightful gluten-free nibble perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Base Ingredients:
- 1 cup (120g) chickpea flour (besan)
- 1 teaspoon dried mixed herbs (such as rosemary, thyme, oregano)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Optional Toppings:
- Sesame seeds
- Flaky sea salt
- Additional dried herbs
- Extra olive oil for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F (175C) and position the rack in the middle. Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper, allowing slight overhang for easy removal.
- Combine chickpea flour, dried herbs, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl. Whisk thoroughly to eliminate flour clumps.
- Create a central well in the dry ingredients. Pour olive oil and half the water, stirring with a wooden spoon. Gradually add remaining water to form a smooth, unified dough.
- Assess dough consistency. Add water or chickpea flour incrementally to achieve a play-dough-like texture: firm yet pliable.
- Transfer dough to a chickpea flour-dusted surface. Knead gently for 30 seconds until smooth, ensuring minimal stickiness.
- Place dough between parchment sheets. Roll out to 1/8 inch thickness, maintaining even distribution.
- Remove top parchment layer. Slice dough into crackers using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, creating squares, rectangles, or diamonds.
- Optional: Brush surface with water or olive oil. Sprinkle sesame seeds, flaky salt, or additional herbs, pressing lightly to adhere.
- Slide parchment with scored dough onto baking sheet. Bake 15-20 minutes, watching from 12 minutes. Seek golden-brown edges and firm texture.
- Remove from oven. Cool completely on the baking sheet. For extra crispness, leave in oven with door cracked after turning off heat for 10-15 minutes.
- Break along score lines. Preserve in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
Notes
- Flour Flexibility Chickpea flour works wonderfully for gluten-free diets, offering a protein-rich alternative to traditional wheat-based crackers with a nutty, slightly earthy flavor profile.
- Moisture Management Achieving the right dough consistency is crucial; add water or flour incrementally to prevent a too-wet or crumbly texture that could compromise cracker quality.
- Seasoning Spectrum Experiment with different herb blends like Italian, Mediterranean, or even spicy combinations such as cumin and chili powder to customize the crackers’ flavor intensity.
- Crispness Technique For maximum crunch, ensure even dough thickness and allow crackers to cool completely in a slightly open oven, which helps remove residual moisture and enhances their crispy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 153
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg