:: Sourdough Parmesan Garlic Cracker Recipe ::
My snack life has been transformed. And I do mean TRANSFORMED. I used to grab whatever when the whim to snack was strong. (Yes, I am often moved by my whims.) Not anymore. The bar has been raised. I will never be the same again.
I have several sourdough events going on in my life right now and it’s a habit I’m not going to be breaking anytime soon. The benefits of fermentation go far beyond just food preservation – Cultures for Health explains beautifully the digestive benefits and physical effects of lacto-fermentation.
These crackers are made with a sourdough starter you can easily make and maintain yourself. The flavor is incomparable to any snack you can buy in a store! Aside from Parmesan Garlic Crackers, you can also make Sourdough Rosemary Sea Salt Crackers, Sourdough Tortillas, Sourdough Biscuits, and of course Sourdough Bread that is divine!!! I’m on a delicious sourdough adventure.
These crackers maintain their crunch and flavor fantastically which I was curious to find out. Just refrigerate any leftovers (yeah, right) in a zip lock bag. (Then of course put them in a brown paper bag marked with the words “to compost” and put at the far back of the bottom shelf.) Am I kidding? YES. Does it work? YES. 🙂
So, before I go I’ll just say: Snack on my friends – snack on. You can adjust your own ingredients for example use a healthier flour or change the flavoring and know what is actually going into your mouths! And for those of us with an admitted snacking preference beyond a piece of fruit, that’s good news! I’d love to hear from anyone who tries the recipe and maybe we can make our own support group forum here on Laura’s Little House Tips! hehe
Seriously – enjoy. ~Blessings!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups sourdough starter
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 6 Tbsp fat (semi solid at room temp) I used shortening
- 1 1/2 cups flour
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into countertop mixer
- Blend with dough hook until incorporated
- Run mixer one minute longer
- Transfer to a bowl, covered, at room temp for 6-8 hours
- Preheat oven to 350
- Divide dough into 3 portions, patting each out thinly onto an ungreased cookie sheet (non stick or lined with parchment paper)
- Dust hands if necessary with flour
- Sprinkle with extra salt if desired and press gently into dough with palm of hand
- Score with pizza cutter or knife approximately 2 inches square
- Use fork to poke holes in each square to avoid puffing
- Bake approximately 20 minutes checking often toward the end
- Crackers are done when they are golden
That sounds delicious. I tried sourdough but my starter didn’t grow well. I need to try again.
Ellen Christian recently posted…Is Your Private Information Private?
That’s a bummer, Ellen. I wonder what happened? Sometimes change in humidity and temp can really change it’s pace too.
Those sound absolutely AMAZING. Would I eat the entire batch? You betcha!
Robin (Masshole Mommy) recently posted…Cabrillo Tidepools on Point Loma (San Diego)
You and I are soul-sisters, Robin. I’m sure of it.
Wow those look easy to make yet delicious for a snack!
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Thanks for the feedback Elizabeth! You’re right on! 🙂
Nice, I need to make some of these, snacks are my demise – I don’t make very good choices when it comes to snacking.
Tammi @ My Organized Chaos recently posted…Parkbridge Lifestyle Communities
I get you Tammi 🙂 I really do. Thank you for the feedback! (wish i could share a handful with a fellow snacker:)
Wow, you’ve just awed me this afternoon! I love sourdough bread, parmesan cheese and crackers, so I must bookmark this recipe! I’ve never attempted to make crackers, but this looks like a sure win!
Jenna Em recently posted…Eczema: Being Comfortable in Your Own Skin!
Thank you so much Jenna! I’ve promised myself the next time I make a batch I will carve out enough time to make a double batch. They just don’t last long enough! Also, I froze some so I knew I’d have some for a friend’s visit, and they did GREAT coming out of the freezer… kept their texture perfectly.
I have never thought to make crackers before. These look so good
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Thank you Gingermommy! 🙂 We appreciate the feedback!
These look delicious. I will have to try them. I am willing to bet my kids will be happy with them too as they LOVE crackers!
Ninja Mommers recently posted…Being a Work at Home Mom- 5 Things My Husband Doesn’t Know
They really are as delicious as they look:) We’d love to hear about it if you give them a try!!!
You had me at parmesan garlic, that’s a combination that never leaves me disappointed.
Touristmeetstraveler recently posted…London Travel: Enjoy Afternoon Tea at Westminister Abbey
You speak the truth! hahaha! Definitely a winning combo! Thank you very much for the feedback.
Those look amazing! Who know you could make such delicate and totally decadent looking crackers at home. There might be hope for me and baking after all!
Cathy C recently posted…Do you have one of these at home …. a kid that is hooked on fishing?
Cathy – easiest thing ever, Cathy. And I love it when the reward far outweighs the effort put in! (I sound really lazy huh?) They are just fabulous though.
YUMM! These would make for a great snack! I bet my son would love these!
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Thank you Meagan! We appreciate the feedback…. you’re right! Perfect for snacking.
All of your recipes look so good! I love crackers as an easy snack, so I need to try my hand at making these.
We’d so love to hear about it if you try them Pam! Thank you for your kind words also – It’s nice to hear back from those reading the recipes!
These crackers look delicious. There’s nothing better than a crunchy cracker with some nice flavor. Now I don’t have to buy specialty crackers at the grocery store.
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Jennifer… when I looked at how much one batch yielded – and realized what a regular sized box of specialty crackers go for — I was sold. I don’t think I’ll ever buy another box!
I never thought to make my own crackers, but these look too good to not try!
Chelley @ AisForAdelaide recently posted…Calm-a-Mama… or anyone!
Well, if you ever try them out Chelley, give us a holler! We’d love to hear from you!
Those look great, SO much better than store bought!
Mama to 5 BLessings recently posted…Tips for a Fun and Frugal 4th of July Picnic
I wish I could send out samples 🙂 I want to change the world with CRACKERS! hahahaha!
This recipe contains all my favorite ingredients sourdough…yes….parmesan….yes….garlic….YES!
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April… yes yes yes! Agreed! 🙂
I’ve never had sourdough anything before but the rest of it sounds absolutely delicious! Great idea.
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Kathleen, in this recipe I would have to compare the ‘sourdough’ taste with the slight ‘tanginess’ you find in a cheese-it. It is so much more interesting than bland. Thank you for stopping by!
Yeah, I would eat all of those in one sitting! They look so yummy!
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I’m super proud of myself that I didn’t Aimee… I actually froze some, so I’d know I’d have some for a friend’s visit and they did awesome coming out of the freezer too.
Those crackers look amazing! I never would have thought of sourdough crackers
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Thanks for sharing this recipe. This would be awesome with some good soup.
Now you’re talking’ Brett! I am a soup lover too. Thanks for dropping a line!
these sound really good! our family would love them I bet!
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Thank you Jennifer! We really love to hear back from those looking through the recipes!
These look delicious!
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Thank you Racquel 🙂 They will be my demise!
I absolutely love the idea of making your own crackers. You know exactly what is in them and no added preservatives!
Great minds, Amanda! 🙂
Wow! I bet the are a hit at parties! I’ve never made crackers before!
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I can neither confirm nor deny the implication that I may not be prone to share at parties Emily. hahaha!
Yummy! I must make these!
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We’d love to hear if you do, Francine! 🙂
They were delicious!!
YOU KNOW IT!!! Thanks for the post love! <3
I made these and made a few adjustments. I upped the garlic powder to 3/4 tsp. (Could use1 tsp because I like bold flavors) I upped the parm to 1/2 cup. (Could use 3/4 cup parmesano reggiano) I used butter for fat. It filled 2 trays. Baked in a convection oven and it took 30 minutes plus. Had to remove outer crackers as they baked faster.