**Lavash Crackers: A Crispy and Versatile Treat**
Lavash crackers are a delightful snack or appetizer that offers a crispy texture and a blank canvas for various toppings. Originating from the Middle Eastern cuisine, lavash bread is traditionally a thin and pliable flatbread. When baked or air-fried until crisp, it transforms into a crunchy cracker that pairs perfectly with dips, spreads, and toppings. With its neutral flavor and airy texture, lavash crackers serve as an excellent base for sweet and savory creations alike. This article presents a collection of lavash cracker recipes that cater to different tastes and preferences. From classic herb-seasoned crackers to unique flavor combinations like za'atar and Everything Bagel, these recipes offer a delightful culinary journey. Whether you're seeking a simple snack or an impressive party appetizer, these lavash cracker recipes are sure to satisfy your cravings.
SIMPLE LAVASH CRACKERS
Lavash crackers are simple sheet pan crackers made with just a few ingredients and are very easy to roll out and make.
Provided by Melissa Griffiths-Bless this Mess
Categories Snack
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Using a stand mixer with a dough hook attached, add the flours and salt to the bowl. Mix on low to combine. Slowly add the water and the olive oil while the mixer is running and knead until a smooth dough forms, 7 to 9 minutes. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead by hand to form a smooth ball. Cut the ball into 4 even pieces, brush each ball with olive oil, and cover with plastic wrap. Let the dough rest for 1 hour.
- Adjust the oven racks to the upper-middle position and the lower-middle position and heat the oven to 425 degrees. Lightly coat two large (about 18 by 13 inches) rimless baking sheets (or invert one) with cooking spray.
- Working with two pieces of dough (keep the other two covered), shape one piece of dough into a rectangle and then put it on the baking sheet. Use a rolling pin and your hands to roll and stretch the dough evenly to the edge of the baking sheet. Use a fork to poke holes in the dough ever 2 inches. Brush the dough with a beaten egg and then sprinkle each piece of dough with 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame seeds, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Gently press the seasonings into the dough with your hands to help them adhere. Repeat with second piece of dough on a second baking sheet.
- Bake crackers until deeply golden brown, 15 to 18 minutes, switching and rotating the sheets halfway though baking. Transfer the crackers to wire rack to let cool. Let the baking sheets cool completely and repeat with remaining dough. Break cooled lavash into large crackers and serve. Crackers can be stored at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Sugar 0.1g, Sodium 1986.6mg, Fat 20.4g, Carbohydrate 22.7g, Protein 4.5g, Cholesterol 15.5mg
LAVOSH CRACKERS
Lavosh Crackers - quick and simple crispy, crunchy homemade lavosh crackers sprinkled with Middle Eastern spices. Perfect for your next cheese platter!
Provided by Lee-Ann Grace
Categories Snack
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 190c (375F) and set aside 2 baking trays (see notes).
- Combine za'atar (1 tsp) and ground cumin (¼ tsp) in a small bowl and set aside.
- In a medium size bowl, combine plain (all purpose) flour (1cup/150g) and salt (¼ tsp), making a well in the centre.
- Add olive oil (2 tbsp) and water (¼ cup) to the well, and mix gradually until you have a shaggy dough (if it looks a little dry add more water 1 tsp at a time). Still in the bowl, use your hands to bring this shaggy dough into a rough ball then turn the dough ball out onto a lightly floured surface.
- Knead the dough slightly to make it more uniform, about 10-15 strokes is all it should need.
- Divide this ball of dough into three even-ish portions.
- Working with one portion at a time, roll out the dough as thinly and evenly as you can - about 1-2 mm (1/18") thick. See images in the post above.
- Using a sharp pizza cutter, cut dough into your desired shapes (long strips, squares etc) then place the crackers on a baking tray. You don't want them to overlap, but they also won't spread as they cook.
- Using a pastry brush, brush the remaining olive oil (1 tbsp) evenly over the surface of the crackers, then sprinkle them evenly with combined za'atar and cumin.
- Finally sprinkle with fine salt to taste and bake for 6-10 minutes, or until golden brown. Allow to cool completely on baking tray.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 23 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving
LAVASH CRACKERS WITH 4 TOPPINGS
This lavash bread with 4 toppings is quick and easy to make. They are a hit in cheese platters and as healthy snacks.
Provided by Aishwarya
Categories Appetizer
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Pre-heat the ovenat 200 degree Celsius for 10 minutes
- In a bowl, add flour, butter and salt.
- Add water and knead a smooth dough.
- If needed, add the remaining 30 grams of flour.
- Give the dough rest for half hour, till it solidifies a bit.
- Lightly dust the surface with flour, to roll out the dough.
- Roll the dough very thin. Keep lifting the dough in between to avoid sticking of dough on thesurface.
- Lightly grease the baking tray and transfer the rolled lavash sheet on the tray.
- Generously apply water to the surface of lavash before applying toppings so that they stick longereven after baking.
- Using a knife or pizza cutter, cut the lavash in desired shape. I cut them in triangle.
- Bake the lavash at 200 degree Celcius for 8-10 minutes.
EVERYTHING LAVASH CRACKERS
The popular bagel seasoning of poppy seed, sesame seed, onion, and garlic flakes turns super crispy crackers into a knockout addition to your cheese board and are so easy to make. We love the rustic look of large shards, but you can also cut the rolled dough into rectangles before baking. Keep the dough rises to just 10 minutes each, otherwise the texture of the crackers may be chewy rather than crisp.
Provided by Robin Bashinsky
Time 2h
Yield Serves 20 (serving size: 4 crackers)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Place 1 1/4 cups water and yeast in the bowl of stand mixer fitted with dough hook; let stand 10 minutes or until foamy. Add flour, oil, honey, and 1 teaspoon salt to yeast mixture; beat at medium-low speed 10 minutes or until a supple dough forms. Place dough in a bowl coated with cooking spray; cover with plastic wrap.
- Let dough rise in a warm place (80°F to 85°F), free from drafts, 10 minutes or until 1/4 larger in size. Divide into 3 equal portions. Cover with plastic wrap; let rise 10 more minutes or until 1/4 larger in size.
- Combine remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, onion, and garlic. Flip a baking sheet over so that the bottom is facing up; coat with cooking spray. Roll 1 dough portion to an 18- x 12-inch rectangle on a lightly floured work surface (keep remaining dough portions covered to prevent drying). Place dough on prepared pan. Brush with egg white; sprinkle with 2 tablespoons sesame seed mixture, pressing to adhere.
- Bake at 325°F for 25 minutes or until crisp. Cool on pan 15 minutes; place on a wire rack, and cool completely. Repeat with remaining dough, egg white, and seed mixture. Once completely cool, break crackers into medium pieces.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 132, Carbohydrate 21 g, Fat 4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 148 mg, Sugar 2 g
LAVASH CRACKER - BREAD
Peter Reinhart's lavash recipe (in The Baker's Apprentice) is my favorite, but is thicker than I like. This version varies in kneading method, makes twice the area and varies in preparation to baking.
Provided by Red_Apple_Guy
Categories Breads
Time 2h10m
Yield 2 flatbreads
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Add all ingredients to a medium bowl and mix one minute until ingredients are uniformly distributed.
- Place in an oiled 2 cup measuring cup and cover. Let rest for 10 minutes and begin kneading on a lightly floured surface.
- Knead for 5 minutes (it's a stiff dough) and place back into the cup and cover.
- in 20 minutes, remove the dough, stretch into a rectangle as large as possible without tearing and fold letter-style, top to bottom third and bottom to top third. Do this from sides as well. Replace into measuring cup and cover.
- In 20 minutes, do another stretch and fold and replace into cup. Let rest in a warm place until doubled in volume. This make take another hour to hour and 20 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F A baking stone can be used if desired.
- Divide the dough into 2 equal halves and roll one half out on a lightly floured surface until it resists rolling. Do the same with the other half. Return to the first dough piece and continue to roll out until each piece is a 12" x 15" rectangle or a 15" diameter circle. Lift the doughs occasionally and return to the surface and re-flour lightly as needed.
- Cover each dough with a thin towel or plastic wrap lightly to prevent sticking (can use flour or oil to prevent sticking but not usually necessary). Let rest for 5 minutes.
- Lift the dough and place onto a half size baking sheet (12" x 16" or so) that has been fitted with parchment paper or silpat pad.
- Spray the doughs with water lightly and sprinkle toppings (sesame seeds, poppy seeds, sea salt, Italian seasonings and/or paprika). Lightly press or roll the toppings into the dough. Instead of water, an egg wash or milk wash can be applied.
- Using a fork, press holes into the dough to reduce the bubbling that flatbreads all do.
- Bake for 4 minutes and rotate pan or pans and bake for an additional 5 minutes or until the crackers are uniformly browned lightly and crispy. Remove and cool on the pan, counter or rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 533.9, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 585.8, Carbohydrate 100.6, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 8.9, Protein 12.8
LAVASH CRACKER BREAD
This is identical to the cracker bread sold at delis in large grocery stores that costs six dollars for three big rounds. You can make it for pennies! I fell it love with it as an appetizer with Harvarti cheese melted on it but with the price of the cheese and lavash we didn't have it much.
Provided by Betty McCommon
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Snacks Cracker Recipes
Time 1h48m
Yield 30
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large bowl, stir together the water, whole wheat flour, and yeast until moistened. Mix in the salt and 1 cup of all-purpose flour. Gradually mix in the rest of the flour using a mixer with a dough hook attachment or wooden spoon.
- When the dough comes together, knead in your mixer or on a floured surface for 8 to 10 minutes to make an elastic ball. Add more flour or water if needed to keep dough from getting sticky or too stiff. Pour a little bit of oil in the bowl and turn the dough to coat. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Punch down the dough and divide into 30 pieces about the size of small walnuts. Rolling the dough into a long log helps to divide it evenly. Roll each piece into a ball and cover with a damp kitchen towel for 30 minutes to rest.
- Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C). Place a baking sheet on the center rack of the oven so it can preheat at the same time. Do not grease.
- Roll each ball into a circle about 8 inches across. The dough should be paper thin, almost translucent. If they are too thick, they will bubble up like pita breads.
- Pull out the oven shelf and place as many crackers on your baking sheet as you can fit, 2 or 3. Close the oven and bake for about 3 minutes. The crackers should be lightly browned on the top with small bubbles. You may have to adjust your thickness for the next batch.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 49.6 calories, Carbohydrate 10.4 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.5 g, Sodium 78.2 mg
LAVASH CRACKERS
Here's a simple formula for making snappy Armenian-style crackers, perfect for breadbaskets, company, and kids. Lavash, though usually called Armenian flatbread, also has Iranian roots and is now eaten throughout the Middle East and around the world. It is similar to the many other Middle Eastern and North African flatbreads known by different names, such as mankoush or mannaeesh (Lebanese), barbari (Iranian), khoubiz or khobz (Arabian), aiysh (Egyptian), kesret and mella (Tunisian), pide or pita (Turkish), and pideh (Armenian). The main difference between these breads is either how thick or thin the dough is rolled out, or the type of oven in which they are baked (or on which they are baked, as many of these breads are cooked on stones or red-hot pans with a convex surface). Some of the breads form a pocket like a pita bread, and some, like the injera of Ethiopia and Eritrea, are thicker and serve as sponges to soak up spicy sauces. The key to crisp lavash, which is becoming one of the most popular of these flatbread variations, is to roll out the dough paper-thin. The sheet can be cut into crackers in advance or snapped into shards after baking. The shards make a nice presentation when arranged in baskets.
Yield makes 1 sheet pan of crackers
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a mixing bowl, stir together the flour, salt, yeast, honey, oil, and just enough water to bring everything together into a ball. You may not need the full 1/2 cup water, but be prepared to use it all if needed.
- Sprinkle some flour on the counter and transfer the dough to the counter. Knead for about 10 minutes, or until the ingredients are evenly distributed. The dough should pass the windowpane test (page 58)and register 77° to 81°F. The dough should be firmer than French bread dough, but not quite as firm as bagel dough (what I call a medium-firm dough), satiny to the touch, not tacky, and supple enough to stretch when pulled. Lightly oil a bowl and transfer the dough to the bowl, rolling it around to coat it with oil. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap.
- Ferment at room temperature for 90 minutes, or until the dough doubles in size. (You can also instead retard the dough overnight in the refrigerator immediately after kneading.)
- Mist the counter lightly with spray oil and transfer the dough to the counter. Press the dough into a square with your hand and dust the top of the dough lightly with flour. Roll it out with a rolling pin into a paper-thin sheet about 15 inches by 12 inches. You may have to stop from time to time so that the gluten can relax. At these times, lift the dough from the counter and wave it a little, and then lay it back down. Cover it with a towel or plastic wrap while it relaxes. When it is the desired thinness, let the dough relax for 5 minutes. Line a sheet pan with baking parchment. Carefully lift the sheet of dough and lay it on the parchment. If it overlaps the edge of the pan, snip off the excess with scissors.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F with the oven rack on the middle shelf. Mist the top of the dough with water and sprinkle a covering of seeds or spices on the dough (such as alternating rows of poppy seeds, sesame seeds, paprika, cumin seeds, caraway seeds, kosher or pretzel salt, etc.). Be careful with spices; a little goes a long way. If you want precut crackers, use a pizza cutter (rolling blade) and cut diamonds or rectangles in the dough. You do not need to separate the pieces, as they will snap apart after baking. If you want to make shards, bake the sheet of dough without cutting it first.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the crackers begin to brown evenly across the top (the time will depend on how thinly and evenly you rolled the dough).
- When the crackers are baked, remove the pan from the oven and let them cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. You can then snap them apart or snap off shards and serve.
- Enriched, stiff dough; flat; direct method; commercial yeast
- 10 to 15 minutes mixing; 2 hours fermentation, shaping, and panning; 15 to 20 minutes baking
- This dough, almost as stiff as bagel dough, is easier to knead by hand than in a machine.
- You can make a softer variation, used for making roll-up pinwheel sandwiches, by rolling the dough a little thicker than described and slightly underbaking the uncut sheet, so that the cracker is stiff but not crackly crisp. When ready to make the roll-up, mist the cracker with water and it will magically soften within 3 to 5 minutes and be as workable as a flour tortilla.
- This same dough makes a nice pita bread: Simply roll out 6-ounce pieces of the finished dough into 8-inch-diameter circles (slightly less than 1/4 inch thick), and bake them in a 500°F oven on a baking stone or on a sheet pan. Bake just until they inflate and form a pocket. Count to 10, then remove the breads from the oven with a peel or a spatula before they brown and crisp. When they cool (and slowly deflate), they can be cut in half and used for pocket sandwiches.
- Lavash Crackers %
- Bread flour: 100%
- Salt: 1.9%
- Instant yeast: .81%
- Honey: 11.1%
- Oil: 7.4%
- Water (approx.): 51.9%
- Total: 173.1%
Tips:
- Use a sharp knife to cut the lavash bread into even strips. This will help the crackers bake evenly.
- If you don't have a pizza cutter, you can use a sharp knife to score the lavash bread before baking. This will help the crackers break apart easily.
- Be careful not to overcrowd the baking sheet. Leave some space between the crackers so they can bake evenly.
- Bake the crackers until they are golden brown and crispy. The exact baking time will depend on your oven, so keep an eye on them.
- Let the crackers cool completely before storing them. Once they are cool, you can store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Conclusion:
Lavash crackers are a delicious and easy-to-make snack. They are perfect for parties, potlucks, or just a simple snack at home. With just a few ingredients and a little time, you can make your own delicious lavash crackers that are sure to be a hit with everyone.
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