These bright sunny days have put me in a domestic goddess type of mood. The days spent in our little town, working on our home, being together, using our hands and being creative.
I have been sewing, weeding and planting in our tiny little garden, cleaning the house (always!), keeping the day busy with fun and stimulating experiences for Lena, and cooking away.
Today we made crackers. I have been wanting to try my hand at crackers lately because Lena loves them and they can be so expensive at the store. And it always feels good to make your loves their favorite foods. I read a few different recipes online and came up with these:
Easy Cheesy Crackers
1 c. flour
3/4 c. shredded cheese (I used cheddar)
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. lemon pepper
1/2 tsp. thyme
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. onion powder
(You could substitute any of your favorite spices for these above four.)
4 tbsp. cold butter
1/3 c. whole milk (may need a splash more if too dry)
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Combine in a food processor everything but the milk. Once everything in mixed together add the milk and combine until dough forms. Roll the dough out thin and then cut. Use small cookie cutters or use a knife to cut squares. Place onto parchment lined baking sheet. Bake for 6-8 mins. or until they look crispy golden. The thinner the dough is rolled the quicker the crackers will cook.
I used both methods of cutting the crackers. Obviously the shapes and animals are much cuter, but take a bit of time. The squares are easy, fast, and can be pretty cute if you add a little touch like a fork mark or a mini straw hole in the center.
Lena loved them!! And Skyler did too...which means they are not going to last long in our house.
Good thing they are so easy! I have a feeling I will be making them again very soon.
