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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nHomemade crackers are surprisingly easy to make. You just need a little flour, fat and flavor. Roll them out thin and bake until crispy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
And you can tailor them to your tastes, like I did with these Black Bean Pesto Crackers. I had some fresh basil that needed to be used right away and I combined it with what was in the pantry to make them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
These can be made gluten-free (I used a gluten-free flour blend) and vegan (use vegan cheese, a tablespoon or two of nutritional yeast or eliminate it and increase the fat a bit). Plus, if you use no salt added black beans they are low-sodium, low-fat and high in fiber.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And despite all of that, they are still delicious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tips for Homemade Crackers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
A few tips if you have never made crackers before:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Yes, you need some fat in it. You can reduce it like I did, but the cheese and nuts will not provide enough and you will end up with a crumbly hard mess. If you want to reduce the fat content further, use fewer or no nuts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Go easy on the flour. For the same reason as above, you will end up with a dry crumbly mess. add just enough to be able to roll the dough out.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Do not over mix the flour in the dough, especially if using all purpose flour. You will\u00a0end up with\u00a0a tough cracker.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Experiment with other cheeses,\u00a0flavors and seasonings. (like these Cheddar Crackers<\/a>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
I hope you give these a try and enjoy them as much as I did.<\/p>\n\n\n
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