Crispy Fresh Milled Butter Crackers (Easy Homemade Recipe)

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Move over, boxed crackers—these homemade butter crackers are light, crispy, and so easy to make with fresh milled flour. With just a few simple ingredients and a little chill time, you can bake up golden crackers that pair perfectly with cheese, dips, or just a little sprinkle of salt.

These crackers use a blend of soft white wheat and spelt flour for the perfect balance of flavor and texture. The soft white wheat keeps them tender and delicate, while the spelt adds a nutty, slightly sweet depth. Add in butter, salt, and a quick bake—and you’ve got crackers that are downright addictive.

Tools You’ll Need

• Food processor
• Mixing bowl
• Rolling pin
• Pizza wheel or knife (for scoring)
• Baking sheet
• Cooling rack

Ingredients

• fresh milled flour (a blend of half soft white wheat and half spelt is delicious)
• cold butter, cubed
• salt
• water

Instructions

1. Mill the flour.

2. Mix the dough: In a food processor, combine flour, butter, and salt. Process until the mixture is crumbly, gradually adding in the water until dough forms.

3. Form a dough ball: Transfer to a bowl and use your hands to bring the dough together into a ball.

4. Chill: Wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours, or overnight.

5. Roll out: On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to about ⅛-inch thickness. We like to use this pasta maker to get the dough nice and thin, but it is not required.

6. Score: Use a pizza wheel or knife to cut into cracker-sized squares.

7. Bake: Place on a baking sheet and bake at 375°F for 10–12 minutes, until lightly golden.

8. Cool: Let cool 5 minutes on the pan, then transfer to a wire rack.

Tips & Variations

• Storage: Once cooled, keep crackers in an airtight container for up to 1 week (though they rarely last that long!).

• Flavor boost: Sprinkle with coarse sea salt before baking, or try adding dried herbs, garlic powder, or shredded cheese to the dough.

• Pairings: These crackers are fantastic with cheese, hummus, soup, or just snacked on plain.

Why Fresh Milled Flour?

Crackers may seem like a small detail, but fresh milled flour makes them shine. The soft white wheat gives a delicate crumb, while spelt brings nutty flavor and crispness. The result? A homemade cracker that feels artisan—even though it’s delightfully simple.