Sesame lavosh
Prep time 15 mins Cook time 15-18 mins Makes about 40
1 cup plain flour or GF flour
1 cup seeds, e.g. a mix of sesame, sunflower and pumpkin
1½ tsp salt
¼ cup olive oil
2 tsp sesame oil
½ cup water
TO FINISH Flaky sea salt
Preheat oven to 160C fan bake and line an oven tray with baking paper. In a mixing bowl stir together the flour, seeds, and salt. Mix the oils and water together and add to the dry ingredients, stirring to form a soft, pliable dough.
Divide the dough into half and place each half on sheet of baking paper. Place another piece of baking paper on top and roll out as thinly as possible. Cut into strips or squares, transfer to a baking tray with a little space between each, and sprinkle with flaky salt. Bake until crisp and pale golden — about 15-18 minutes. Or leave the dough in a whole pieces and break into crackers when cooked and cooled. Allow to cool fully then store in an airtight container.
Match this with ...
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