Homemade Wheat Thins | Classic Cracker Recipe Using Fresh Milled Flour!

whole wheat flour

🥗Healthier: spelt flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Spelt flour offers a nutty flavor while being a whole grain alternative.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is more cost-effective while still providing fat for the recipe.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated cheddar

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free while providing a cheesy flavor.

seasoning

🥗Healthier: herb blend

💰Cheaper: salt

Herb blends can enhance flavor without added cost.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of fresh milled whole wheat flour, 2 tablespoons of sugar, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/8 teaspoon of paprika.

Mix the dry ingredients together with a spoon.

Add 1/4 cup (half a stick) of butter to the dry mixture and cream it together using a KitchenAid stand mixer on medium-high until small pieces form throughout the mixture.

Add 1/4 cup of water to the mixture and mix until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl and forms a dough ball.

Sprinkle some fresh milled flour on a pastry mat and roll out the dough to about 1/16 inch thick for crispier crackers.

Cut the rolled dough into squares or desired shapes using a mini roller, pizza cutter, or sharp knife.

Place the cut crackers onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet, keeping them close together as they will not rise or spread much.

Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until the crackers are crispy and slightly golden brown.

Allow the crackers to cool completely on a cooling rack before serving.

Use any scraps from cutting the crackers to create additional shapes or a large thin cracker to nibble on.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens