Basil, Walnut and Pecorino Crackers
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 30 crackers 1x
Description
These Basil, Walnut, and Pecorino Crackers are a savory treat that combines the nutty flavor of walnuts with the sharpness of pecorino cheese and the aromatic freshness of basil.
Ingredients
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- 150 g white spelt flour
- 100 g cold butter, diced
- 100 g pecorino cheese, grated
- 10-15 lemon basil leaves, chopped
- 3 tablespoons walnut, roughly chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a bowl, crumble the cold butter with the flour using your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add the salt, grated pecorino cheese, chopped basil leaves, and roughly chopped walnuts to the flour mixture.
- Mix everything together until the ingredients are well incorporated and form a dough.
- Divide the dough into two equal parts and wrap each in cling film. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Roll out each dough portion on a lightly floured surface to about 3mm thick.
- Cut the dough into desired shapes using a cookie cutter or knife.
- Place the cut-out crackers on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the crackers are golden brown and crisp.
- Allow to cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
For a stronger basil flavor, you can increase the number of basil leaves. Store the crackers in an airtight container to maintain their crispness. These crackers pair well with cheese or dips for a delightful appetizer.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cracker
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 7
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 10
