Homemade crackers are easier to make than you think! This is a simple recipe with just 6 accessible ingredients. Smoked paprika crackers are crispy, crunchy, and tasty; smoked paprika brings out an appealing flavor and aroma. They are the ideal accompaniment to marinara dip and go well with white wine—pure decadence. They are the perfect snack for any time of day.
| Prep Time | 10 minutes |
| Cook Time | 20 minutes |
| Passive Time | 1 hour |
| Servings |
40 crackers
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Ingredients
- 4 cups flour whole wheat
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 cup wine dry white
- 1 cup olive oil Greek extra virgin
- 1/2 cup sesame seeds (optional)
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds (optional)
Ingredients
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Instructions
- In a bowl stir together with a spatula the flour, baking powder, salt and smoked paprika.
- In a separate bowl pour the olive oil and wine. Then start folding and mixing the solids into the liquids.
- Knead until you get a fairly soft dough. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap. Let rest and rise at room temperature for 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 180°C or 356°F. Line 3 large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- On a wooden cutting board or surface, cut the dough into hazelnut-sized balls using a sharp knife. Pat it into a rectangle with your hands to a thickness of about 1/8-inch (about 1/2 cm thick).
- If you want to coat some or all the crackers with sesame and poppy seeds, follow this technique in order for the seeds to stick: Put the seeds in a bowl and fill it with cold water. Drain them. Put the seeds on a paper towel. Press each side of each cracker into the seeds; using a tapping motion make sure each cracker is covered with seeds on both sides.
- Bake the crackers for 20' until golden. Turn oven off. Leave them inside the oven for 15' until they are totally dry.
Recipe Notes
What to put on a cracker?
If you are vegan or vegetarian try the colorful, healthy and savory pea dip on smoked paprika crackers. Of course you can serve your crackers with the seductive smoked paprika hummus dip. Last but not least you can go for the irresistible summertime marinara dip! They are all excellent choices.
If you are vegetarian, serve the smoked paprika crackers with a simple and delicious Greek yogurt dip.
Wine and Food Pairing
For the optimum eating experience, serve your homemade smoked paprika crackers with your choice of dip and pair with a glass of a dry, crisp white wine.
Notes
Let them cool completely. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
You can substitute fresh orange juice (2 oranges) for wine.
Smoked Paprika Crackers