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Mixed Nut and Seed Crackers

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Alex Lau

Freezing the dough at least one hour before baking allows the seeds and nuts to absorb the excess liquid—this will help the baked crackers hold together.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    8 servings

Ingredients

¾ cup raw cashews
½ cup blanched almonds
½ cup walnuts
¼ cup raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
2 tablespoons chia seeds
2 tablespoons flaxseeds
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Pulse nuts, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, and flaxseeds in a food processor until the texture of very coarse sand (mixture should stick together when pinched). With motor running, drizzle in ¼ cup water, then oil and salt. Pulse until a wet dough forms. Scrape out onto a sheet of plastic wrap and form into a log. Roll up, using plastic to form dough into a tight 2" cylinder or square. Freeze until firm enough to slice, about 1 hour.

    Step 2

    Place a rack in middle of oven and preheat to 350°. Using a serrated knife, slice dough about ¼" thick and place on parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing ½" apart. Bake crackers until edges and bottoms are golden brown, 30–35 minutes. Let cool on baking sheet.

    Step 3

    Do Ahead: Dough can be made 1 day ahead; keep frozen. Crackers can be baked 4 days ahead; store airtight at room temperature.

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