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Sourdough Crackers: Homemade Sourdough Cracker Recipe

Name: Sourdough Crackers: Homemade Sourdough Cracker Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: About 50 crackers
Ingredients: *__Note__: The total time does not include 30 minutes of inactive time*.; ½ cup sourdough starter discard, unfed; ¼ cup water; ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided; ½ cup all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, or rye flour; ¼ teaspoon kosher salt; 2 tablespoons dried herbs (or another seasoning); Flaky sea salt, to garnish

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Last updated: Aug 26, 2022 • 2 min read

Sourdough discard recipes, like sourdough crackers, cut down on food waste and produce savory snacks. Learn how to make these crispy treats from your sourdough bread starter.

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What Are Sourdough Crackers?

Sourdough crackers are small bite-size snacks made from unfed sourdough starter, also known as sourdough starter discard. When feeding a starter, most instructions call for removing a small portion and discarding it. However, there are many ways to use sourdough discard—including making savory crackers. Serve sourdough discard crackers with dips like hummus or alongside meat and cheese on a charcuterie board.

5 Seasoning Ideas for Sourdough Crackers

You can use various seasonings to flavor your homemade crackers, such as:

1. Everything bagel seasoning: A mixture of sesame seeds, dehydrated garlic, dehydrated onion, poppy seeds, and salt, everything bagel seasoning replicates the flavors of the signature bagel. Sprinkle the seasoning on top of the dough before baking your crackers. Add a touch of garlic powder for extra flavor.
2. Fresh herbs: Chop up fresh rosemary, thyme, basil, chives, or other tender herbs to flavor your crackers.
3. Italian seasoning: A blend of dried herbs such as rosemary, oregano, thyme, basil, fennel seed, and parsley gives your sourdough discard crackers a complex flavor. Grate Parmesan cheese on the crackers before baking for an extra crispy texture.
4. Spices: Cumin, paprika, and chili powder give the crackers a smoky, slightly spicy flavor. Pair these spiced sourdough crackers with hummus or creamy tzatziki.
5. Za’atar seasoning: This spice blend contains sesame seeds, dried sumac, salt, marjoram, and other herbs. Knead the za’atar into the cracker dough to evenly distribute it among the dough.

Sourdough Cracker Recipe

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makes

About 50 crackers

prep time

10 min

total time

25 min

cook time

15 min

Ingredients

Note: The total time does not include 30 minutes of inactive time.

½ cup sourdough starter discard, unfed
¼ cup water
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
½ cup all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, or rye flour
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons dried herbs (or another seasoning)
Flaky sea salt, to garnish

1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
2
Line a baking sheet with a piece of parchment paper or silicone baking mat.
3
In a large bowl, combine the sourdough starter, water, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, and flour.
4
Mix the dough with your fingers until a loose dough forms.
5
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface.
6
Knead the kosher salt and herbs into the dough.
7
Continue kneading the dough for 3 minutes.
8
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes.
9
With a rolling pin, roll out the dough into a thin rectangle.
10
Alternatively, use a pasta roller to roll the dough out.
11
Brush the dough with the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
12
With a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut the cracker dough into small, even squares.
13
Place the cracker dough on the lined baking sheet.
14
With a fork, poke a hole in the center of each square.
15
Bake the crackers until golden brown and crispy, about 15 minutes.
16
Sprinkle the crackers with flaky sea salt while they’re still hot.
17
Transfer the crackers to a wire rack to cool.
18
Store the crackers in an airtight container at room temperature.

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