Crunchy, delicious, and wholesome, these spelt crackers with seeds are the guilt-free snack you’ve been waiting for. Enjoy them plain or piled high with your favorite spread. Once you taste the nutty crunch of roasted seeds in every bite, you’ll never reach for store-bought crackers again!
Think homemade crackers require skill and patience? Think again! Here’s why these spelt seed crackers will become a kitchen staple in no time:
Spelt flour is a type of flour made from spelt (an ancient grain) that has a slightly nutty, sweet flavor and a softer texture than whole wheat flour,. While spelt does contain gluten, the gluten present is more fragile and water-soluble, making baked goods like crackers, breads, and pastries tender and easier to digest for some people.
With just 4 ingredients and no fancy technique required, you can whip up a batch of these crisp spelt seed crackers for wholesome snacking any time you want. Check out the full details in the recipe card below:
Roast the seeds in the oven. Take half and combine with the rest of the ingredients in a bowl
Knead into a smooth dough ball. This won't take long
Roll the dough out onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush with water
Press the remaining seeds down firmly on top. Cut into squares, then poke holes. Bake for 20 minutes
Once cool, store these homemade crackers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Absolutely! Transfer your spelt crackers to an airtight container or freezer-safe bag and store for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature when ready to enjoy again.
It’s totally normal for these crackers to soften a bit after thawing from freezing. If you’d prefer, pop them into the oven for 5-10 minutes. Then, let cool before serving. This will help to crisp up the crackers again.
Get ready to elevate your snacking game with these simple yet incredibly satisfying snacks, all made with less than a handful of ingredients!
Cutting the dough into uniform squares before baking is the easiest, especially if you want good-looking crackers. If you’re after a more rustic look, then go ahead and break the crackers into varying sized pieces once baked.
No need. This dough is easiest to roll out into an even layer immediately after the ingredients have been kneaded into a smooth ball. If you let the dough rest, it can become tricky to spread it evenly on the baking sheet.
Enjoy these spelt crackers as a snack alongside your favorite dip or salsa, with this black olive tapenade, or with hummus.
It’s also a lovely addition to a comforting bowl of Italian tomato soup, this easy vegetarian couscous salad recipe, or creamy egg salad.
Honestly, they’re equally delicious on their own!
I’ve used a combination of pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and sesame seeds in this recipe. Flax seeds, poppy seeds, and chia seeds would also be great!
Roasting the mixed seeds in the oven before adding them to cracker dough enhances their nutty flavor while removing excess moisture, which helps the crackers bake up crisper.
It also improves the texture by making the seeds firmer and crunchier, and prevents any raw or bitter tastes from affecting the baked crackers.
To achieve a golden brown finish, crispy texture, and no under-baked sections, make sure to roll out an even layer of the dough on the baking sheet.
Feel free to stir in a little garlic combined with dried herbs, or any other seasonings or spices you enjoy. It’s an easy way to adjust the flavor of these crackers.
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