It is unique to make your own crackers at home. The Weight Watchers Homemade Crackers are easy, crunchy, and can be enjoyed with dips or cheese, or just on their own. Commercial crackers usually contain additional oil, sugar, or other additives, but when you make them yourself, you are aware of what is in them. These crackers are light and crisp and are prepared using ingredients that you most likely have in your kitchen. The Weight Watchers Homemade Crackers are a nice snack to serve at a family gathering, in a lunch box, or as a quick bite during the day. They are hand-made and hearty, but still light in weight.
STATS:
- Diet: Weight Watchers friendly
- Time for prep: 15 minutes
- Course: Snack / Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
- Cooking time: 15 minutes
- Size/serving: About 24 small crackers
- Total yield: 1 baking sheet of crackers
- Level of difficulty: Easy
- Working time (total): 30 minutes
- Mode of cooking: Oven baking
EQUIPMENT:
- bowl for mixing
- Whisky
- Measurement spoons and cups
- A rolling pin
- Pastry paper, baking sheet, pizza cutter, or sharp knife
- The oven
INGREDIENTS:
- One cup of whole wheat flour
- 1/2 a teaspoon of salt
- Half a teaspoon of baking powder
- Two teaspoons of mild olive oil
- Half a cup of all-purpose flour
- One-third cup of warm water
- Half a teaspoon of optional garlic powder
- 1/2 a teaspoon of dried herbs
INGREDIENT NOTES:
Whole wheat flour:
- This introduces a nut flavor and makes the crackers heavier. It also adds more fiber that will keep you full.
All-purpose flour:
- It makes the crackers light. They can be made by the use of pure wheat flour, which is rather thick; therefore, combining the two types is advisable.
Baking powder:
- This assists the crackers in swelling a bit. It makes them light and not bready.
Olive oil:
- Olive oil in a little quantity gives it a crispness and flavor. It also facilitates rolling the dough.
Warm water
- The dough is pulled together with warm water. Add one by one until the dough becomes soft and not sticky.
Garlic powder and herbs:
- They are optional, but they provide additional flavor. You may leave the crackers just as it is or season them.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Turn the oven on to 375°F, or 190°C.
- A baking sheet should be lined with paper towels.
- Combine the baking powder, salt, and both flours in a mixing basin.
- Slowly add warm water and olive oil. Stir to form a dough.
- If the dough appears dry, add another teaspoon of water.
- If sticky, add a small amount of flour.
- Split the dough into two. Place one half between parchment paper and roll it out extremely thin, about 1/8 inch thick.
- Cut into little squares or rectangles using a pizza cutter or knife.
- Leave a small gap between each slice as you place it on the baking sheet.
- Continue with the remaining dough half.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or till crisp and golden.
- Before serving or storing, let it cool fully.
TIPS:
- For more crispy crackers, roll the dough as thinly as necessary.
- To add more flavor, before baking, sprinkle sea salt or sesame seeds over it.
- Crackers need to cool down to be stored; otherwise, they will become soft.
- Fancy herbs, such as rosemary or Italian spice.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Not needed. Crackers stay crisp at room temperature.
FREEZER:
- Not recommended. The texture changes after thawing.
FAQs:
May I use whole wheat flour exclusively?
- Yes, but the crackers can be more solid and less crisp.
Would I be able to make them without olive oil?
- No, it will be less crunchy in texture. Instead, apply a spray of cooking oil.
What size of dough do I roll?
- Thin, the thinnest feasible, and the best crunch.
Do these crackers contain gluten?
- No, though you can experiment with a gluten-free flour mix.
Can I add cheese to the dough?
- Yes, but it will alter the points and put on fat.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
Calories: 65
Carbs: 12 g
Iron: 5% DV
Total carbs: 12 g
Vitamin A: 0% DV
Fiber: 2 g
Calcium: 2% DV
Protein: 2 g
Iron: 5% DV
Serving size: 4 crackers
Sodium: 80 mg
Serving: 6
Potassium: 50 mg
An estimated three Weight Watchers points are awarded for each serving of Weight Watchers Homemade Crackers.