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These Homemade Spice Crackers are the perfect little party nibble. Dip them into some cream cheese topped with your favorite mango chutney for a burst of flavors. It's gonna be awesome.
I have this fantasy where people come in and out of my house all the time, just popping in to say hello. I offer them tea or perhaps something a little bit stronger. In this daydream, I always have something homemade and delicious to offer them. We sit at my kitchen table eating and drinking and talking and laughing. They leave feeling joyful and refreshed.
There were a few years in my life where there always seemed to be friends in the house, but since moving to Scotland, that doesn't happen as much as it used to. I think people are just too busy. It's probably for the best, though, as my fantasy of unplanned homemade snackage would rarely come true. I can barely stay organized enough to feed myself most days.
What makes Homemade Spice Crackers so awesome?
If I was the consumate hostess of my daydreams, I would always have something like these Homemade Spice Crackers ready to serve. These babies smell so good. They're loaded up with cayenne, cumin, and coriander, plus some lime zest. They've got a beautiful flavor all their own, but they're also great for dipping.
I like to serve them with a simple block of plain cream cheese with a generous amount of mango chutney poured over the top. You just dig straight down to get a bit of both on your cracker. It's crunchy and creamy and super delicious.
How to make Homemade Spice Crackers
We're using the biscuit method to make these. Mix together all your dry ingredients and spices, then cut in some cold butter with your fingers. Then stir in some warm milk to form your dough.
The hardest part is rolling these out. And when I say hard, I mean you're gonna get a pretty good workout. The thinner you can roll the dough, the crunchier your little crackers will be. The thicker they are, the longer you'll need to cook them to get them crisp. Use a small round cutter to make your crackers, then transfer them to a lined baking sheet.
Bake for 3-5 minutes if you've gotten them nice and thin or longer if the dough was a bit thicker. They'll likely puff up in the oven, but they'll settle back down as they cool. Let them cool completely on a wire rack before storing them in an air-tight container.
FAQ
In addition to the cream cheese and mango chutney idea, I'd say these would also be good with Mexican flavors like salsa, queso, or bean dip.
Magickal properties of cumin
To me, cumin is very earthy, with an almost floral scent. Have you ever noticed how it sort of smells like body order? I just associate it with wholesome hard work in the hot sun.
Traditionally, cumin is asociated with healing, protection, and breaking hexes. That musky human scent may be where it gets its link to love and lust. You can also use it to call in new beginnings and emotional strength. (Source: Everyday Magic by Semra Haksever)
For more info on other ingredients in this recipe, check out Kitchen Magick.
Whether you're expecting guests or just hoping someone will pop in, give them some Homemade Spice Crackers and watch the happiness emerge. It'll be awesome.
Looking for more awesome homemade crackers? Try some blue cheese crackers or some simple wheaten biscuits.
PrintHomemade Spice Crackers
These Homemade Spice Crackers are the perfect little party nibble. Dip them into some cream cheese topped with your favorite mango chutney for a burst of flavors. It's gonna be awesome.
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 5
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 50 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: British
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1-⅔ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon ground coriander
- 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
- Zest of 1 lime
- ½ cup warm milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425 F (220 C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a large mixing bowl, gently combine flour and all seasonings and spices. Use your hands to squish in the butter just like you would when making biscuits. Rub it into the flour mixture until you have a loose sand consistency.
- Zest your lime over this mixture and give it a quick toss. Use a wooden spoon or rubber spatula to stir in the warm milk until a dough forms. The mixture will be very dry. You may need another small splash or two of milk.
- Turn out half your dough onto a floured surface and roll it out until it's as thin as possible. Your goal is to get it paper thin if you're brave enough. I wasn't. The thinner you roll, the crisper your crackers will be.
- Use a 2-½ inch cutter to cut out as many rounds as you can manage, and place them on your baking sheet. You'll probably have to work in batches.
- Bake your crackers for 3-5 minutes or until puffy and golden. You may need a slightly longer baking time if you weren't able to roll your dough very thin.
- Allow them to cool on a wire rack while you continue to roll out your dough and bake away.
- Serve with cream cheese and hot mango chutney or another favorite dip.
Keywords: Crackers, Spice
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