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Sourdough Crackers

Turn sourdough discard into thin, crisp crackers.

Ingredients

Ingredients for100 crackers
IngredientAmount
Dough
Sourdough starterUnfed discard; 100% hydration.227 g
Wheat Flour113 g
Flaky sea salt0.5 tsp
Unsalted butterAt room temperature.57 g
Dried herbsOptional.2 tbsp
Finish
OilOptional; use only as needed.as needed
Coarse saltOptional; use only as needed.as needed

Method

  1. 1

    Combine discard, flour, butter, salt and optional herbs into a soft dough. Make two rectangles and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.

  2. 2

    Heat the oven to 175°C/350°F. Roll each portion on lightly floured parchment to about 1.5mm thick.

  3. 3

    Brush sparingly with oil, sprinkle with salt, cut into squares and pierce with a fork.

  4. 4

    Bake 20–25 minutes, rotating trays halfway through, until evenly crisp and browned. Cool completely.