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Jemero Carter

Almond-Flour Crackers

Almond-Flour Crackers
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4 servings (makes ~24 crackers)
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups (≈ 200 g) blanched almond flour
  • ¼ tsp finely ground sea salt
  • 1 tsp finely chopped fresh rosemary
  • ½ tsp finely chopped fresh thyme
  • Optional: ¼ tsp garlic powder (for savoury edge)
Wet Binder
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
Finish
  • Coarse sea salt flakes, for sprinkling
  • Optional: a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil, after baking

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 °F (177 °C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, sea salt, rosemary, thyme (and garlic powder, if using). Stir until evenly distributed and fragrant.
  3. Add the beaten egg and olive oil. Mix until a slightly sticky dough forms — it should hold together when pressed between your fingers.
  4. Place the dough ball between two large sheets of parchment paper. Use a rolling pin to roll it out into a rectangle about 1/16 inch (~1.5 mm) thick. For ultra-crisp results aim for even thickness.
  5. Remove the top sheet of parchment, use a pizza cutter or sharp knife to score or cut the dough into approx. 24 thin rectangles (or your preferred shape). Lightly prick each piece with the tine of a fork to prevent bubbling. Transfer the entire parchment (with dough) to your baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 10–12 minutes, watching carefully from minute 8 onward. You’re looking for golden edges and a firm surface. The crackers will firm further once cooled.
  7. Immediately upon removing from the oven, sprinkle the hot crackers with coarse sea salt flakes and (if using) drizzle a little extra-virgin olive oil for shine and flavour.
  8. Allow the crackers to cool completely on the sheet (about 10 minutes) — during this time they crisp fully. Then carefully separate along the cut lines and transfer to a storage container.

Notes

  • Tip: Roll the dough as thin and as evenly as possible — thicker sections will stay soft or burn before they fully crisp.
  • Variation (Seed Crunch): Mix in 1 Tbsp each of sesame seeds and chia seeds into the dough for extra texture and visual contrast.
  • Variation (Sweet Twist): Replace herbs with 1 tsp vanilla extract and ½ tsp cinnamon in the dough, sprinkle with powdered sweetener after baking for a dessert cracker option.
  • Make-Ahead: Bake a full batch, let them cool, then store in an airtight container separated by parchment layers — they stay crisp for up to 5 days.
  • Substitution: For an egg-free version, use ½ cup ground flax seed mixed with ¼ cup warm water (let sit 5 min) in place of the egg, though texture will be slightly more fragile.