Healthy Flaxseed Crackers

Ingredients:

1/3 cup brown flax seed meal
1/3 cup flax seed
1/3 cup whole-wheat flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/3 baking soda
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 tablespoons light sour cream
1/3 cup skim milk     


Preparation:

  • In food processor or in a bowl of s stand-up mixer, mix all dry ingredients with butter on low speed until the mixture resembles a coarse meal.
  • Add sour cream and milk and mix until a soft dough is formed.
  • Wrap prepared dough in plastic wrap and chill for about twenty minutes.
  • Divide the dough into 3 equal parts and turn out onto a lightly floured board.
  • Preheat oven to 325 ° F
  • Roll out very thin to a rectangle 1/16 inch thick (2mm). Cut into 2 inch squares and transfer to an ungreased baking sheet.
  • Repeat everything with the remainder of the dough.
  • Bake in preheated oven for about 15 to 20 minutes or until crisp and golden in color.

Note: You can cut different shapes or prepare different variations  of  flax seed crackers. If you are preparing any of  variations  do not use salt  in main recipe.


Variations:

Italian: 1 tablespoon dried oregano and 1/2 cup grated Romano cheese.

Cheddar: 1 tablespoon dried parsley leaves and 3/4 cup grated Cheddar cheese or Cheddar cheese powder.

French: 2 tablespoons powdered French onion soup mix.
 


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