Walnut Cracker Bread

Wednesday 16 Apr 2008

This crunchy, easy-to-make cracker bread keeps very well in an airtight container. Reheat it for 5 minutes in a 350°F oven to make sure it is nice and crisp before serving.

It makes a great afternoon snacks or little nibble with drinks and is superb with cheese. The seeds and nuts can be altered to your taste.

Ingredients :

· 3 cups all-purpose flour
· 2 tbsp. granulated sugar
· 1 tsp. kosher salt
· 1 cup butter, cubed
· 1 tsp. fennel seeds
· 1 cup chopped walnuts
· 3/4 cup water

Topping
· 1 egg, beaten
· 1 tsp. kosher or Maldon salt

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Cooking Procedures :

1. Combine flour, sugar, salt, butter, fennel and walnuts in a food processor. Process until butter is size of peas. Blend in enough water to bring dough together (you may need slightly more or less than 3/4 cup).

2. Transfer dough to a bowl and knead lightly until it forms a ball. Flatten dough into a disc and wrap in plastic wrap. Chill for 30 minutes.

3. Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare an ungreased baking sheets.

4. Divide dough into four pieces. Roll out each piece as thinly as possible on a floured surface (shape can be irregular). Transfer to prepared sheet and prick with a fork. Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with salt.

5. Bake in the centre of the oven (you may have to bake these one at a time) for about 18 minutes, or until golden and crisp. Cool on a rack. Break up crackers into smaller pieces.

6. Makes 10 servings.

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