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Salient. Newspaper of the Victoria University Students' Association. Vol 42 No. 11. May 28 1979

Sesame Seed Crackers

Sesame Seed Crackers

Have you ever thought how much a packet of crackers cost to produce? Well don't spread it round but it is my guess that the packet and other wrappings cost more than the crackers! They are easy to make and can be made while or following using the oven for something else (bread or muesli perhaps). You can play around with various flour mixtures and seed combinations (try poppy seeds too.) This recipe is my own. You may keep all copyright money and treat yourself to some camembert or gouda cheese to go with the crackers.

Things you will need

  • 2 cups white flour
  • 2 cups of wholemeal or rye flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon of salt
  • about ¼ - ½ cup of sesame seeds (Ocean commodities is cheapest)
  • ¾ cup margarine 1 egg
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 rolling pin (milk bottle will do)

Turn oven on to 425°C

Mix flour, salt and baking powder together, add sesame seeds.

Using two knives cut in margarine until it is the size of small peas. Beat egg lightly and, with milk add to dry ingredients. Knead only until dough sticks together.

Divide dough into smaller pieces (say quarters) and roll out thinly. Cut into biscuit shapes with a sharp knife then transfer to a baking tray. Prick dough with a fork and sprinkle salt (to taste — but start with quite a lot). Bake until brown (about 10 minutes). Let cool and transfer to an airtight tin