Name: Parmesan Sesame Crackers
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/3 cup sesame seeds; 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons poppy seeds; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons warm water, divided; 1/3 cup canola oil; 1 large egg white; TOPPING:; 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon sesame seeds; 1 tablespoon poppy seeds

These rustic-looking crackers are crispy, crunchy and topped with cheese and plenty of seeds. Perfect for parties, they’re missing only the preservatives and additives of store-bought alternatives! —ELENA IORGA, HELENA, MONTANA

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

1/3 cup sesame seeds

1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

2 tablespoons poppy seeds

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

2/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons warm water, divided

1/3 cup canola oil

1 large egg white

TOPPING:

2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese

1 tablespoon sesame seeds

1 tablespoon poppy seeds

Instructions

1 Preheat oven to 400°. In a small bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Gradually add 2/3 cup water and oil, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 8-10 times.

2 Divide dough in half. Roll each ball directly on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray into a 12x9-in. rectangle. Pierce dough with a fork.

3 Whisk together egg white and remaining water; brush over dough. Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over tops.

4 Score each pan of dough into 24 pieces. Bake until golden brown, 15-18 minutes. Immediately cut along the scored lines; cool in pans on wire racks. Store in an airtight container.