SPELT-SESAME CRACKERS

These crackers are very versatile and can be made into any size or shape and used to accompany dips or topped with either sweet or savoury spreads. I always used wheat for these crackers but wheat is not the product it used to be. New modern cultivars have been introduced which are easier and quicker to grow but lacking in nutrients.  I generally use Wholemeal spelt flour these days. Spelt is an ancient grain which although distantly related to wheat has a superior nutritional profile being higher in protein and minerals. It is lower in gluten than wheat but obviously still unsuitable for celiacs. I am still working on perfecting a gluten-free cracker as they don’t hold together quite as well as these do!SPELT-SESAME CRACKERS

MAKES:  Approx 20 small crackers

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup wholemeal spelt flour
• 4 TB sesame seeds (or any other seeds of your choice eg chia, flaxseed, sunflower seeds)
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tsp celtic salt

METHOD

1. Place flour, salt and sesame seeds in a bowl.
2. Mix (emulsify) oil and water.
3. Add wet to dry ingredients and mix well to make a soft dough.
4. Allow to stand for 10 mins.
5. Roll out thinly and cut into desired shapes using a cookie cutter
6. Bake 180 d until lightly browned.