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Sesame Water Crackers





Yields
Makes about 4 dozen crackers

Gemma Sanita Sciabica pairs these crisp homemade water crackers - which she sometimes flavors with chopped fresh herbs or cracked black pepper - with cheeses, spreads, salads, and soups.

  About 2 cups all-purpose flour
 1 teaspoon baking powder
 1 teaspoon salt
 1/3 cup olive oil
 1 large egg white, lightly beaten
 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
Step 1
1

In a large bowl, mix 2 cups flour, baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Add 2/3 cup water and the oil and mix just until dough comes together. Scrape onto a lightly floured board and knead two or three turns. Divide dough into thirds; shape each portion into a ball, flatten slightly, and cover loosely with plastic wrap. Let rest 20 minutes.

Step 2
2

One at a time, with a lightly floured rolling pin, roll each portion into a rectangle about 1/16 inch thick. Using a lightly floured knife, cut rectangle into 2-inch squares (discard uneven edge pieces if desired). With a wide spatula, transfer squares to buttered or cooking parchment-lined 12- by 15-inch baking sheets, spacing squares slightly apart.

Step 3
3

Brush tops lightly with egg white (discard any remaining) and sprinkle evenly with sesame seeds and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Pierce each square with the tines of a fork to make several rows of indentations.

Step 4
4

Bake in a 300° regular or convection oven until light golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes; if baking more than one sheet at a time in one oven, switch their positions halfway through baking. Transfer crackers to a rack to cool completely.

Step 5
5

Nutritional analysis per cracker.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories37
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.7g3%

Saturated Fat 0.2g1%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 60mg3%
Total Carbohydrate 4.6g2%

Dietary Fiber 0.2g1%
Protein 0.7g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.