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raw vegan gluten free Za’atar Crackers in an old pie tin

~ raw, vegan, gluten-free ~

Raw crackers are a staple in our household.  Every once in a while I have the temptation to just buy a box of gluten-free crackers. I stand up tall and march myself right to the health food section of the store.  With a look of determination on my face, I seek out the cracker section.

I stand there looking at them… them looking at me.  I can hear their little cries, “Pick me, pick me!”  I can feel myself start to buckle.  I pick up a box and turn it over to read the ingredients… I start to mumble a spew of words that I can barely pronounce.

The further I get into the ingredient list the more the temptation starts to weaken.  I put the cracker box back on the shelf and shake my head as though an alien being left my body.  What? What am I doing?  Where am I? Crackers? Pft… I can make those at home!  I spin on my heels and head to the produce section.

Maybe this story sounds silly or maybe it sounds familiar… but in the end, there really isn’t anything better than making your own crackers.  You can tailor them exactly to your liking and control the quality of ingredients that go into them.

At this point, I have either scared you away or I have inspired you.  These are crispy, sturdy crackers that have a sunflower flavor coupled with the gentle spice of Za’atar. I hope I scared you into inspiration. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

Yields 2 trays or 22 crackers

Za’atar Cracker seasoning in a mason jarTo make Za’atar Spice:

Yields 1/2 cup

Preparation:

Za’atar Spice:

  1. In a spice grinder, pulse the spices together a few times just enough to mix and break up some of the seeds — there should still be many whole seeds visible.
  2. Store in a cool, dark place for up to six months.

Cracker:

  1. Blend the Roma tomatoes, garam masala, 1 tablespoon za’atar spice mix, cumin, and salt in the blender; set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flax meal, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, and flax seeds.
  3. Add the tomato mixture to the bowl and mix together. Let it rest for the flax seeds to thicken up the batter.
    1. Add water if the batter is too thick. Sometimes tomatoes are juicier than other times and more liquid isn’t needed.
  4. Spread a thin layer over Teflex sheet with an offset spatula, about 1-1/4 cups per sheet.
  5. Score the crackers with a knife or pizza cutter to the desired size.
  6. Sprinkle each sheet with a little of the remaining 1 tablespoon za’atar spice mix.
  7. Dehydrate at 145 degrees (F) for 1 hour, then reduce to 115 degrees (F)  for up to 24 hours, until crackers are fully dry.
    • Remember dry times are suggestions.  It will always vary depending on the climate, altitude, machine model and how full it is.

Culinary Explanations:

Batter spread, scored, and ready to be dehydrated.

Batter spread, scored, and ready to be dehydrated.

It may be hard to see the score lines but this is what it looks like right out of the dehydrator. Once cooled, I snapped them into cracker pieces with the score lines that I had made.

It may be hard to see the score lines but this is what it looks like right out of the dehydrator. Once cooled, I snapped them into cracker pieces with the score lines that I had made.

a display of Za'atar Crackers on a wooden table

9 thoughts on “Za’atar Crackers

  1. Patricia says:

    Hi Amie Sue – I asked you about a cracker recipe using za’atar, and you responded the next day with a posting addressed to me. How nice. I finally got a chance to make them and I love them. And especially I just found out I am gluten intolerant. Thank you so much. Keep those recipes coming!

    • amie-sue says:

      That is wonderful Patricia! Thank you for letting me know. I love hearing from those who visit my site and try the recipes. I am sorry to hear that you are gluten intolerant but rest assured in knowing that every recipe on my site is gluten-free so I hope you can find many recipes to satisfy your hunger. :) Many blessings, amie sue

  2. Ariana says:

    What is your favorite cracker?

  3. Ingeborg Ruwers says:

    Hi Amie Sue,

    What a wonderful, educdational website you have!

    I was wondering if flax meal is made of flaxseeds?

    Kind regards,
    Ingeborg

    • amie-sue says:

      Thank you so much Ingeborg… and yes, flax meal is made from flax seeds. You might also see it referred to as flax flour or ground flax.

      Many blessings! amie sue

  4. Del says:

    Do you make dehydrated crackers and sen them

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