Zesty Taco Crackers (Printable)
Crunchy homemade crackers seasoned with taco spices and optional cheddar cheese.
# Ingredient List:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup fine cornmeal
03 - 1 tsp baking powder
04 - 1 tsp chili powder
05 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
06 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
07 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
08 - 1/4 tsp onion powder
09 - 1/2 tsp salt
→ Wet Ingredients
10 - 1/4 cup olive oil
11 - 1/3 cup water
→ Topping
12 - 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
13 - 1 tbsp dried oregano
# How to Make:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, baking powder, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt until thoroughly combined.
03 - Pour olive oil and water into the dry mixture. Mix until a cohesive dough forms, adding additional water one teaspoon at a time if the mixture is too dry to hold together.
04 - Lightly flour a clean work surface. Roll the dough to approximately 1/8-inch thickness, ensuring even consistency throughout.
05 - Use a knife or pizza cutter to slice dough into 1-inch squares, or cut with a small cookie cutter for custom shapes.
06 - Transfer cut crackers to the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese and dried oregano if desired.
07 - Bake for 12-15 minutes until crackers are golden brown and crisp. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
08 - Keep cooled crackers in an airtight container for up to one week to maintain crispness.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- They deliver that craveable taco flavor in a form you can mindlessly snack on while watching movies
- The dough comes together in under five minutes with ingredients you probably already have
02 -
- Roll the dough as evenly as possible or some crackers will burn while others stay pale and soft
- They might seem slightly soft when you first pull them out but they crisp up beautifully as they cool
03 -
- Use a ruler or the edge of your hand to gauge thickness while rolling—thin means crispy, thick means disappointing
- The cheese on top makes them brown faster, so if you're loading it on heavily, reduce the oven temperature by 25 degrees