Zesty Taco Crackers (Print Version)
Crunchy homemade crackers spiced with classic taco flavors. Ready in 30 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup fine cornmeal
03 - 1 tsp baking powder
04 - 1 tsp chili powder
05 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
06 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
07 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
08 - 1/4 tsp onion powder
09 - 1/2 tsp salt
→ Wet Ingredients
10 - 1/4 cup olive oil
11 - 1/3 cup water
→ Topping
12 - 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
13 - 1 tbsp dried oregano
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, baking powder, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt until well blended.
03 - Add the olive oil and water to the dry mixture. Mix until a dough forms. Add additional water, 1 teaspoon at a time, if the dough is too dry and crumbly.
04 - On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/8-inch thickness using a rolling pin.
05 - Using a knife or pizza cutter, cut the dough into 1-inch squares, or use a small cookie cutter to create desired shapes.
06 - Transfer crackers to the prepared baking sheet, leaving slight space between each. Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese and dried oregano if using.
07 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until crackers are golden brown and crisp. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Advice:
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- These crackers come together in under 30 minutes with ingredients you probably already have in your pantry right now
- The homemade version tastes infinitely better than anything from a box and you can control exactly what goes into them
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- The dough should feel smooth and slightly tacky but not sticky enough to cling to your hands
- Watch the oven carefully during the last 2 minutes because they can go from perfect to burnt very quickly
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- Roll the dough as thin and evenly as possible so all the crackers bake at the same rate
- Rotate the baking sheet halfway through cooking if your oven has hot spots