We have had a new discovery at our house: homemade crackers. I know that most things taste better when they are homemade, but I've always thought that somethings are just better out of a box. For example: brownies. I don't know how many different brownie recipes I've tried to make, but I still like the ones from a box. (Don't worry, I'll keep trying. I'm sure there is a way to make fabulous homemade brownies; I just haven't found it yet.) All of that to say, I didn't think homemade crackers could be very good. But I was pleasantly surprised, and even all four of the kids like them. Which rarely happens with a new food.
They may be a little complicated if you don't already have a sourdough starter that you use regularly. But if you do have a starter, you have to throw half of it away every time you feed it, or else find someway to use it. And making crackers is a great way to use that discarded starter.
I first tried these crackers at the home of another American friend here in France. Here is the original recipe:
Homemade Sourdough Crackers
Enjoy!
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