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
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Mill the flour.
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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.
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Form a dough ball: Transfer to a bowl and use your hands to bring the dough together into a ball.
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Chill: Wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours, or overnight.
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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.
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Score: Use a pizza wheel or knife to cut into cracker-sized squares.
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Bake: Place on a baking sheet and bake at 375°F for 10–12 minutes, until lightly golden.
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Cool: Let cool 5 minutes on the pan, then transfer to a wire rack.
Tips & Variations
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Storage: Once cooled, keep crackers in an airtight container for up to 1 week (though they rarely last that long!).
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Flavor boost: Sprinkle with coarse sea salt before baking, or try adding dried herbs, garlic powder, or shredded cheese to the dough.
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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.
Crispy Fresh Milled Butter Crackers (Easy Homemade Recipe)
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Category
Crackers
Author:
Mallory Smith
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
10-12 minutes
These crispy fresh milled butter crackers are simple, buttery, and perfectly snackable. Made with soft white wheat and spelt flour, they’re an easy homemade alternative to store-bought crackers—crispy, golden, and full of flavor.
Ingredients
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125g Soft White Wheat
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125g Spelt
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8 tbsp Cold Butter
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1 tsp Salt
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65g Water
Directions
Mix the dough: In a food processor, combine flour, butter, and salt. Process until the mixture is crumbly.
Form a dough ball: Transfer to a bowl and use your hands to bring the dough together into a ball.
Chill: Wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours, or overnight.
Roll out: On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to about ⅛-inch thickness.
Score: Use a pizza wheel or knife to cut into cracker-sized squares.
Bake: Place on a baking sheet and bake at 375°F for 10–12 minutes, until lightly golden.
Cool: Let cool 5 minutes on the pan, then transfer to a wire rack.
Recipe Note
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.
