Homemade Wheat Thin Crackers

Homemade Wheat Thin Crackers
Homemade Wheat Thin Crackers
Homemade Wheat Thin Crackers Adapted, just barely, from King Arthur Flour Whole Grain Baking I recommend traditional whole wheat flour for an accurate color but white whole wheat flour for a more delicate texture. I used the regular stuff. The original recipe called for 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract to be added along with the water, but I don’t associate the vanilla flavor with wheat thins at all (nor did I spot it on the ingredient list). Nevertheless, feel free to add this and/or any other seasonings that you’d like (onion or garlic powder, thyme or rosemary, black pepper, etc.) Yield: About 3 dozen. I highly suggest doubling this recipe.
  • Preparing Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Served Person: 4
vegetarian white meat free tree nut free nut free contains gluten red meat free shellfish free contains dairy pescatarian
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter cut into small bits
  • Carbohydrate 27.3214162500527 g
  • Cholesterol 44.8062500289643 mg
  • Fat 12.5713418756806 g
  • Fiber 4.62408743047714 g
  • Protein 5.7021475008614 g
  • Saturated Fat 7.5223535002122 g
  • Serving Size 1 1 Serving (55g)
  • Sodium 11.4364583429196 mg
  • Sugar 22.6973288195756 g
  • Trans Fat 1.06561850011414 g
  • Calories 234 calories

In a food processor: Combine the flour, sugar, salt, paprika and butter in a food processor, pulsing the mixture until the butter is evenly disbursed in the crumbs. Drizzle in 1/4 cup (60 ml) cold water with the machine running; run it until the mixture begins to form a ball. By hand: Combine the flour, sugar, salt, paprika and butter in a medium bowl. Using a pastry blender or your fingertips, work the butter into the mixture until mixture resembles coarse cornmeal. Add 1/4 cup (60 ml) cold water, stir with spoon until combined. Knead once or twice on counter. Heat your oven to 400 degrees. Either lightly grease baking sheets or line them with parchment paper. Roll your dough out, half at a time, to a large, very, very thin rectangle-ish shape on a well-floured counter. Did I mention you should roll them thin? Thinner than you even think necessary is best. Frequently check to make sure your dough isn’t sticking; if it is, gently scrape a spatula underneath to lift it, then flour the counter again. Using a knife or pastry wheel, cut dough into about 1 1/2-inch squares. Dock crackers all over