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Spicy Cornmeal Parmesan Crackers

July 29, 2010 by Joy the Baker 59 Comments

Spicy Cornmeal Parmesan Crackers

Since when are you the type of person to make your own crackers?

Since… today.

Spicy Cornmeal Parmesan Crackers

You’ll feel fancy.  You’ll feel accomplished.  You’ll want to show off.

… and all you did was whip up some crackers.  Kind of amazing.

Spicy Cornmeal Parmesan Crackers

What’s going on in these here crackers?

Crunch from cornmeal.  Salty goodness from the Parmesan cheese.  Spice from cayenne pepper.  Nuttiness from whole wheat flour.

Geeez!  That’s a lot packed into one little round.

Spicy Cornmeal Parmesan Crackers

I like using the food processor.

Oh!  Did I mention the buttermilk in these crackers?

Heck… they’re nice.

Spicy Cornmeal Parmesan Crackers

Spicy Cornmeal Parmesan Crackers

Cracker dough.  That took seven minutes from measuring to mixing.

Spicy Cornmeal Parmesan Crackers

Spicy Cornmeal Parmesan Crackers

Is this how to people at Ritz make their crackers?

Spicy Cornmeal Parmesan Crackers

Probably not.  Make your own crackers.  Show Ritz a thing or two.

Spicy Cornmeal Parmesan Crackers

Spicy Cornmeal Parmesan Crackers

adapted from 101 Cookbooks

makes about 75 crackers

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1 cup white whole wheat flour

1 cup yellow cornmeal

3/4 teaspoon sea salt

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

2 1/2 Tablespoon unsalted butter, cold, cut into small cubes

3/4 cup cold buttermilk

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

In the bowl of a food processor, combine the flour, cornmeal, salt, baking soda, cayenne pepper, Parmesan cheese and butter.  Process until the mixture resembles coarse meal.  With the machine running, add the buttermilk in a stream.  Blend until the dough forms a ball within the mixing bowl.

Transfer the dough to a lightly floured work surface and knead for a few seconds.  Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let rest at room temperature for 15 minutes.

Cut the dough into quarters.  Rewrap the rest of the dough while you work with each quarter.  Roll the dough out to 1/16-inch thickness.  Use a 1-3/4-inch biscuit cutter to cut out the crackers and place them on a baking sheet.  Imprint each cracker with the tines of a fork.  Repeat until all the crackers and cut out.  Bake at 375 degrees F for 12-15 minutes, until the cookies are golden and crisp.  Keep a close eye on the crackers after 8 or 10 minutes.  They brown quickly.  Store in an airtight container for up to two weeks.

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  1. Ashley C

    February 13, 2012 at 9:47 am

    Joy, these were very tasty and such a good idea. Crackers are expensive! Thanks for the recipe!

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  2. Courtney

    January 13, 2012 at 9:06 am

    What is that delicious looking relish on the side? I think I need the recipe for that!

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  3. Lacie Matsen

    January 12, 2012 at 11:48 pm

    That is very kind of you to write this share for us, thanks a lot

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  4. Jenné @ Sweet Potato Soul

    January 22, 2011 at 5:44 pm

    Girl, I so want to make these now! And I see you got the recipe from the fantastic Heidi Swason.
    Also, I love your constantly changing “Joy the Baker” headers. This one with the oranges is especially lovely.

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    […] Why not some of these Red Chili and Cheddar Crackers from Leite’s Culinaria? Or these Spicy Cornmeal Parmesan Crackers from Joy the Baker? Not into spicy crackers? Fine, Joy still has your back. Make these Sea Salt […]

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