Salt Crackers & Salt Cookies

🔹 Step 1: Activate the Yeast

In a small bowl, combine the lukewarm water, dry yeast, and sugar. Stir gently and let it sit for about 10 minutes until it becomes foamy. This step wakes the yeast up and sets the rise in motion.

🔹 Step 2: Make the Dough

In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the foamy yeast water and oil. Mix well with a wooden spoon or hands until a dough forms.

Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic. You can also use a stand mixer with a dough hook if you like.

🔹 Step 3: Let It Rise

Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

🔹 Step 4: Shape & Form

Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).

Punch down the risen dough and divide it into two portions. Roll each portion thin (about 2–3 mm) on a floured surface.

For salt crackers: Cut into squares, rectangles, or even triangles.

For salt cookies: Use cookie cutters (hearts, stars, cats!) to make fun shapes.

Place on a parchment-lined baking tray. Brush lightly with water or oil and sprinkle your favorite toppings.

🔹 Step 5: Bake to Perfection

Bake for 12–18 minutes until golden and crisp. Watch closely – thinner crackers bake faster.

Cool completely on a wire rack. They’ll crisp up more as they cool.

📜 A Bite of History

Salted flatbreads and crackers go back thousands of years. Think matzo, hardtack, or Middle Eastern crispbreads. They were portable, preservable, and practical for travelers and soldiers alike.

Later, in the 19th century, with the rise of industrial baking, salt crackers turned from survival food into household snacks. By removing butter and eggs, we return to their simpler roots — while making them more inclusive.

❤️ Lovers of Salt Crackers

These humble snacks have a global fanbase:

• Minimalists: Love the pure, basic crunch.
• Snackers: Pair them with dips, peanut butter, or cheese.
• Home bakers: Enjoy the simplicity and the aroma of fresh-baked goodies.
• Vegan lovers: Appreciate that no animal products are involved.
• Kid-friendly: Use fun cookie cutter shapes and add creative toppings!

🔁 Variations & Lovers of Method

• Herb Lovers: Add rosemary, thyme, or oregano into the dough.
• Spice Lovers: Mix paprika, black pepper, or cumin into the flour.
• Seed Lovers: Press sesame, poppy, or sunflower seeds on top.
• Sweet-Salt Lovers: Add a tiny sprinkle of sugar on top for a salty-sweet treat.

✅ Conclusion

Salt Crackers & Salt Cookies made without

eggs or  butter are proof that simplicity leads to greatness. They’re crunchy, comforting, and ready for anything – from elegant cheese boards to humble midnight

snacks.

This is more than just a recipe – it’s a celebration of the minimalist, a tribute to tradition, and a canvas for flavor creativity.

Bake a big batch. Share with someone. Or keep them all to yourself. We won’t judge. 😽