Amaranth Crackers Recipe

5 from 3 votes

These amaranth crackers are crispy, flavorful, and easy to make (no rolling pin required). They're vegan, gluten free, and are perfect when you're in the mood for a nutritious, crunchy snack.

Prep Time15

Cook Time18

Total Time33

Course: Snack

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 168.9kcal

Author: Jennifer Bell

Equipment

2 Sheet pans
Parchment paper

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups amaranth flour
1/2 cup cold water
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary (or substitute your preferred dried herb)

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
Add the amaranth flour, salt, garlic powder, and dried rosemary to a mixing bowl, then mix well.
Add the cold water and extra virgin olive oil, then use your hands to knead until the ingredients are thoroughly combined and a dough is formed.
Use your hands to roll the dough into 24 evenly sized balls (about one tablespoon of dough per ball) and place them on two sheet pans lined with parchment paper (12 dough balls per sheet pan).
Use your fingers to press the dough balls into flat circle shapes. The goal is to flatten them as much as possible. You can either wear kitchen gloves or wet your fingers with cold water as needed to prevent the dough from sticking to your fingers.
Use a fork to prick holes in each cracker.
Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 15-18 minutes or until they turn a light brown color.
Let the crackers cool to room temperature before removing from the pan and serving.

Notes

Store these amaranth crackers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days.

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