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Seeded Crackers with Smoked Paprika and Olive Oil

Seeded Crackers with Smoked Paprika and Olive Oil

By Courtney HillOctober 7, 2024

  • Makes
    2 dozen 1½- to 2-inch crackers
  • Cook Time
    45 minutes
  • Active time plus cooling
    plus resting and cooling

Packed with pops of texture and flavor, these crackers are easy to make and customize. Semolina adds crispness and crunch, but we also love the earthy notes and tenderness lent by rye flour. The combination of olive oil and neutral oil gives the crackers a snappy bite and rich flavor. As for the seeds, there’s room to experiment with whatever you have, though we’ve included guidelines informed by what we enjoyed the most. Rather than try and cut thin, fragile dough into neat rounds or rectangles, we break the crackers into uneven shapes and shards after baking. The crackers are great with cheese, offered with dips or spreads, or served with soup or salad. They keep well in an airtight container for a few days.

Tip

Don’t try to knead the dough into a smooth ball. Knead just enough to ensure the flour is hydrated—overworking causes the crackers to become tough. Also, keep a close eye on them as they bake and pull them just as the edges begin to brown. The semolina can develop bitter notes if allowed to get too dark.c

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