Don't let your sourdough discard go to waste! These Plant-Based Gluten-Free Sourdough Discard Crackers are crispy and salt. An incredibly tasty (and vegan) way to use sourdough discard.
I present to you the only cracker recipe you will ever need.
Why make crackers at home instead of just buying them?
Because hands down, these crackers are more delicious than any store-bought cracker you'll find. And they don't have any stabilizers or other not-so-healthy ingredients that you definitely don't want to put in your body.
Seriously, these crackers are absolutely incredible! I've lost count of how many batches I've made. Each batch disappears within days. They are THAT good. You'll want to eat them with everything.
And don't worry if you don't have any sourdough discard - you don't have to have any sourdough to make these crackers. But if you do, this is the perfect recipe for you!
Step 1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Step 2. In a medium bowl, mix the almond flour, white rice flour, cassava flour, flaxseeds, date sugar, salt, and rosemary (if using).
Step 3. Stir in the sourdough starter and water until the mixture is combined. Let sit 10 minutes.
Step 4. Add the lemon juice and baking soda. Stir to incorporate.
Step 5. Mix the sesame seeds and sunflower seeds in a small bowl.
Step 6. Divide the dough into two. Place a baking-sheet sized piece of parchment paper on a cutting board and one half of the dough on the parchment. Cover with another piece of parchment paper. Use a rolling pin or your hands to flatten the dough into a thin layer. You'll want the dough to be as thin as possible for the best crisp.
Step 7. Add 1/2 of the seed mixture to the top of the dough. Place the parchment back on top and roll again to press the seeds into the dough.
Step 8. Transfer the bottom parchment and the dough to a baking sheet.
Step 9. Using a fork, gently poke a few holes in the dough, to prevent puffing.
Step 10. Repeat steps 7-10 for the other half of the dough.
Step 11. Bake at 400°F for 8 minutes, rotating the pans after 4 minutes. (Be sure to rotate - it's likely that your oven cooks unevenly, which could result in burnt crackers.)
Step 12. Remove the pans from the oven and use a pizza cutter or chef's knife to slice the dough into crackers. No need to separate the crackers, just slice.
Step 13. Bake again at 370°F for 10 minutes, rotating after 5 minutes.
Step 14. Remove the pans from the oven and let the crackers cool completely. Serve and enjoy!
I used Alton Brown's sourdough starter recipe. The internet has plenty of starter recipes you could try.
If you need a gluten-free recipe, make a gluten-free sourdough starter. It is very similar (if not the same) as a regular starter.
You can use either one in this recipe.
Nope! You can use discard from fridge or counter or fresh starter. Any work. Even a dead starter will work.
I've successfully use all of the above in this recipe with great results each time.
If you don't have a rolling pin, you could also use a pizza dough roller.
You can also use your hands to press out the dough between the parchment. Just be sure to get a thin of cracker as possible.
Roll the crackers to as thin as you can get them. A few millimeters is ideal.
If they are too thick they will have to get very brown in order to crisp.
If your cracker dough is sticking to the parchment you can add a few teaspoons of oil to the dough. Ideally, add the oil before you rest the dough for 10 minutes.
If your crackers are too soft, you probably made them too thick or didn't bake them long enough.
Try putting the crackers back in the oven. Let them cool completely. Then store in a paper bag.
If you don't have a pizza cutter, use a large knife.
If your dough is sticking, place the crackers back in the oven and let them cook a few more minutes before attempting to cut.
As noted in the instructions, be sure to rotate your baking pans. This will eliminate any unevenness in your oven.
The first time you make the crackers make sure you watch them carefully. In the last 3-5 minutes turn the oven light on or crack the oven and check the crackers. If a few crackers on the edges look dark brown, pull them out.
Yes. BUT you need to be really careful with the temperature. Your air fryer is much more powerful than your oven, so lower the oven temperature by at least 50° for both bakes.
Be sure to store your crackers in a paper bag. A container with a lid will trap in moisture and result in soft crackers.
My favorite way to eat these crackers is with fig jam! I know, it sounds a little crazy, but trust me.
Otherwise, I love eating these sourdough crackers with hummus. Here are a few of my favorite hummus recipes to try with the crackers:
Thank you God for these crackers that nourish our bodies instead of harm them. Help us to enjoy these crackers and glorify You with our bodies. Amen.
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Don't let your sourdough discard go to waste! These Plant-Based Gluten-Free Sourdough Discard Crackers are crispy and salt. An incredibly tasty (and vegan) way to use sourdough discard.
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