Date and Olive Oil Wine Crackers |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 20 |
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From Whole Foods, who say that these crackers are ideal for serving with wine - no wine in them. The dates provide subtle sweetness. I have not tried these yet, but they look intriguing. Prep time does not include chilling time. Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour |
1 cup pitted dates, chopped |
1 teaspoon orange zest |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper |
1/4 teaspoon baking powder |
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil |
3 eggs |
Directions:
1. Pulse 1 cup flour and the dates in the food processor until the dates are very finely copped; transwer to a large bowl.
2. Stir in the remaining flour, zest, salt, pepper and baking powder. Make a well in the center.
3. Pour oil and 2 beaten eggs into the well and stir until combined; knead briefly in the bowl until the dough comes together.
4. Press the dough into a log and wrap snugly in parchment paper, squeezing tightly and twisting the ends in opposite directions to form a tight 9 log; chill until firm, 2-3 hours.
5. Preheat the oven to 350 deg F.
6. Trim off the ends and cut into 24 slices.
7. Arrange on a large parchment paper-lined baking sheet, brush tops with 1 beaten egg and bake until golden brown, 20-25 minutes.
8. Cool.
9. These can be made up to three days ahead and stored in an airtight container.
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