Description
These crispy and flavorful Chickpea Crackers are a delicious, gluten-free snack made with chickpea flour, olive oil, and a blend of spices. Perfectly seasoned with bagel seasoning, cumin, and paprika, they bake to a golden, crunchy perfection in just 16 minutes, making them an easy and nutritious homemade treat.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup Chickpea Flour (also called garbanzo bean flour, NOT besan)
- 1 teaspoon Bagel Seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon Cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon Paprika
Wet Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
- 3-4 tablespoons Lukewarm Water
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 °F (180 °C) to prepare for baking the crackers.
- Select Flour: Ensure you use chickpea flour made from garbanzo beans, not besan flour, as the liquid ratios differ significantly.
- Prepare Dry Mix: In a mixing bowl, whisk the chickpea flour to break up any lumps, then mix in the bagel seasoning, cumin, and paprika evenly.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add the olive oil and 3 tablespoons of lukewarm water to the dry mixture. Stir with a rubber spatula, and add an extra tablespoon of water if the dough feels too dry.
- Knead Dough: When stirring becomes difficult, lightly oil your hands and knead the mixture until a soft dough forms.
- Roll Dough: Place the dough between two pieces of lightly oiled parchment paper and roll it out into a 0.1-inch (2mm) thick rectangle using a rolling pin.
- Cut Crackers: Remove the top parchment paper and use a pizza cutter to cut the dough into square crackers.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Transfer the parchment paper with the cut dough onto a baking sheet, spreading the crackers slightly apart.
- Bake: Bake on the center rack at 350 °F (180 °C) for 12-14 minutes until the crackers are lightly golden and crispy. Note that they will firm up further as they cool.
Notes
- Use chickpea flour made specifically from garbanzo beans for the best texture and to match the recipe’s liquid ratios.
- Bagel seasoning adds a robust flavor, but you can customize with other spices if you prefer.
- Be careful not to roll the dough too thick or too thin; 0.1 inch (2mm) gives the perfect crispiness.
- Crackers will harden considerably upon cooling, so avoid overbaking unless a very crunchy texture is desired.
- Store cooled crackers in an airtight container to maintain freshness and crispiness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
