Feed your farmer with these healthy, grainy crackers:For the crackers:
2 C plain flour
2/3 C wholemeal flour
1/2 C rolled oats
3 T linseed
3 T sesame seed
3 T fresh oregano, chopped (or 3 t dried)
4 T oil
2 t salt
cracker pepper (about 30 twists of the pepper grinder, or to your taste)
1 C hot water
For the topping:
cracked sea salt
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Thoroughly mix all cracker ingredients to form a stiff dough. Turn out onto a lightly floured bench, shape into a ball, then divide into eight. Roll each eighth of dough into a sort-of square, about 8 by 10 inches (20 by 25 cm), then cut into smaller squares and place on a large tray (this recipe makes about four tray-fulls). Unless you are incredibly patient, your bigger and smaller squares won't be quite square - we think the almost-square look adds to the rustic farm-fresh look. Sprinkle cracked sea salt over the top (or, for more decadent crackers, brush lightly with oil and then sprinkle with cracked sea salt). Bake 15 to 17 minutes, until golden.
Cool and store in an air-tight container. These crackers are tasty on their own, or served with your favorite goat's fresh cheese, and some chutney.
Does whole meal flour mean the same as whole wheat flour and I don't have linseed...can this be omitted completely or would something else have to be swapped out?
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Yes, whole wheat and wholemeal are the same here (white flour will also work, but I think it is better with wholemeal). You can omit the linseed, or add more sesame seed instead of the linseed. In fact, aside from the flour, water, oil and salt, most of the ingredients can be substituted or omitted - wonderful when the pantry is not as fully-stocked as it ought to be (as often happens here).
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