Thyme Crackers
It never crossed my mind to bake savoury biscuits until I came across this recipe for thyme crackers during one of my random food blog surfs. It looked easy enough and healthier than sugar-loaded cookies plus I seldom cook with non-Asian herbs so I was itching to try this and it didn't disappoint. They're fragrant, crispy and delicious and would go well with a cup of tea. I think making them with any other herbs or even grated cheese would would well too. Do give them a go!
Thyme Crackers (yields about 60)
Ingredients:
- 3 cups semolina, sifted
- 1 cup plain flour, sifted
- 1/2 cup sesame seeds, toasted
- 1 1/2 Tsp instant yeast
- 1 1/2 Tsp salt
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2/3 cup olive oil
- 1 cup fresh thyme, lightly packed and coarsely chopped
- 1 1/3 cup of water
Method:
1. In a large bowl, mix the semolina, plain flour, sesame seeds, yeast and salt.
2. In a measuring cup, mix together the vegetable oil and olive oil and add to the semolina mixture. Add the chopped thyme and mix well.
3. Add the water a little at a time and mix until a dough is formed. Depending on your dough, you might use more or less water than the given amount here.
4. Cover the dough with cling wrap and place it in a warm place for 15 to 20 minutes.
5. Preheat oven to 180°C and line a baking tray with baking paper. Roll the dough into about 2 inch balls and place on prepared baking tray. Flatten into very thin circles as it will rise a little when baked. You do not need to keep them well spaced apart as they do not expand sideways when baked.
6. Bake for about 20 minutes on the second highest rack until crackers are golden and crispy. Cool on a wire rack and store in an air-tight container.
Notes:
- To make your own toasted sesame seeds, heat up a dry frying pan until it is hot, add the raw sesame seeds and cook them until brown while constantly stirring.
- You can probably substitute fresh thyme with dried ones. Wikipedia says to use the ratio of 1:3 which means you will need to use 1/3 cup of dried thyme here. It sounds like a lot to me so experiment around with the ratio until you are satisfied with it.
Recipe source: Laila Blog's
Thyme Crackers (yields about 60)
Ingredients:
- 3 cups semolina, sifted
- 1 cup plain flour, sifted
- 1/2 cup sesame seeds, toasted
- 1 1/2 Tsp instant yeast
- 1 1/2 Tsp salt
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 2/3 cup olive oil
- 1 cup fresh thyme, lightly packed and coarsely chopped
- 1 1/3 cup of water
Method:
1. In a large bowl, mix the semolina, plain flour, sesame seeds, yeast and salt.
2. In a measuring cup, mix together the vegetable oil and olive oil and add to the semolina mixture. Add the chopped thyme and mix well.
3. Add the water a little at a time and mix until a dough is formed. Depending on your dough, you might use more or less water than the given amount here.
4. Cover the dough with cling wrap and place it in a warm place for 15 to 20 minutes.
5. Preheat oven to 180°C and line a baking tray with baking paper. Roll the dough into about 2 inch balls and place on prepared baking tray. Flatten into very thin circles as it will rise a little when baked. You do not need to keep them well spaced apart as they do not expand sideways when baked.
6. Bake for about 20 minutes on the second highest rack until crackers are golden and crispy. Cool on a wire rack and store in an air-tight container.
Notes:
- To make your own toasted sesame seeds, heat up a dry frying pan until it is hot, add the raw sesame seeds and cook them until brown while constantly stirring.
- You can probably substitute fresh thyme with dried ones. Wikipedia says to use the ratio of 1:3 which means you will need to use 1/3 cup of dried thyme here. It sounds like a lot to me so experiment around with the ratio until you are satisfied with it.
Recipe source: Laila Blog's