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Homemade Ritz crackers

dairy-free, egg-free, nut-free, soya-free, sesame-free, vegetarian and vegan makes 15-20
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: cracker, Snack

Ingredients
  

  • 130 g plain flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp caster sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp dairy-free margarine
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2-2.5 tbsp cold water
  • To glaze:
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt

Equipment

  • 1 baking sheet and a piece of parchment

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Centigrade/Gas Mark 5
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment
  3. Place the flour, baking powder, caster sugar and salt into a food processor, add the dairy-free margarine and pulse until it is all combined (or rub in with your fingertips until it resembles breadcrumbs)
  4. Pour in the oil and pulse again.
  5. Pour in the water and pulse until it forms a ball of dough.
  6. Turn onto a floured surface and roll out until about 3-5mm thick
  7. Cut out any shapes you like, fluted circles are classic.
  8. Place, well spaced on the baking sheets and pick with a fork.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes until starting to turn golden
  10. As soon as you remove them from the oven, brush with the oil and sprinkle with salt.
  11. These keep well for a few days in a sealed container.