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 tbsp (45 ml) walnut, roughly chopped
- 1 tsp 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