RYE CRISPBREAD CRACKERS WITH PEPPER-DILL CRèME FRAîCHE AND SMOKED SALMON

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Rye Crispbread Crackers with Pepper-Dill Crème Fraîche and Smoked Salmon image

Categories     Milk/Cream     Mixer     Fish     Bake     Cocktail Party     Salmon     Dill     Caraway     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 24 hors d'oeuvres

Number Of Ingredients 16

For crispbread crackers
1 teaspoon active dry yeast (from a 1/4-oz package)
1 cup warm water (105-115°F)
1 cup rye flour
1 2/3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon caraway seeds, toasted and finely ground in an electric coffee/spice grinder
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
For pepper-dill crème fraîche
1/2 cup crème fraîche
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
For topping
4 oz thinly sliced fine-quality smoked salmon, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 teaspoon finely grated fresh orange zest
Garnish: fresh dill sprigs

Steps:

  • Make crispbreads:
  • Stir together yeast and warm water in bowl of a standing electric mixer fitted with paddle attachment and let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes. Add rye flour, 1 cup all-purpose flour, caraway, and salt and beat at medium speed until incorporated. Attach dough hook to mixer and gradually beat in remaining 2/3 cup flour at medium speed. Beat dough until it begins to pull away from side of bowl, then beat 5 minutes more.
  • Gather dough into a ball and put in a lightly oiled large bowl, turning dough to coat with oil. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let dough rise at room temperature until doubled in bulk, about 1 1/2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Punch down dough and divide in half. Flatten dough with lightly floured fingers to form 2 (6- by 4-inch) rectangles and let stand 3 minutes. Roll out each piece of dough on a floured surface into a 15- by 10-inch rectangle (1/8 inch thick). Transfer each rectangle to a lightly oiled large baking sheet, trimming any overhang. Cover each rectangle with a dampened kitchen towel or with plastic wrap and let stand 15 minutes.
  • Make perforated lines lengthwise and crosswise on rectangles, about 2 inches apart, with tines of a fork (to facilitate breaking crispbreads into crackers). Bake in upper and lower thirds of oven, switching position of sheets halfway through baking, until golden brown and crisp, about 20 minutes total. Transfer to racks and cool. Break each crispbread into about 24 (roughly 2-inch) crackers.
  • Make pepper-dill crème fraîche and assemble hors d'oeuvres:
  • Stir together crème fraîche, dill, pepper, and salt. Spoon 1/2 teaspoon crème fraîche onto each cracker, then drape a piece of salmon on top and sprinkle with zest.

Kelly Frances
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I'm always looking for new and healthy snacks. These crackers are a great option. They're low in calories and fat, and they have a lot of flavor.


funny and any one
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These crackers are the perfect party snack. They're easy to make and everyone loves them.


Dillon Hogan
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! These crackers are amazing. I've already made them twice and I'm planning on making them again soon.


Max Legend
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I had a hard time finding rye flour at my local grocery store. I ended up ordering it online.


Sikandar Hayat
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These crackers were a bit too salty for my taste. I think I'll try using less salt next time.


ndoli kim
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I'm not a big fan of rye bread, but I thought these crackers were really good. They were crispy and flavorful, and the crème fraîche and smoked salmon were a great addition.


Sityebikazi Tshotsho
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These crackers were delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and textures. The rye flour gave them a nice nutty flavor, and the dill and pepper added a bit of spice. The crème fraîche and smoked salmon were the perfect finishing touches.


Joy Manjor
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Overall, I thought these crackers were pretty good. They were easy to make and had a nice flavor. I would definitely recommend them to others.


Jolie Tapia
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I had some trouble getting the crackers to crisp up. I think I might have rolled them out too thick.


Margo Turner
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These crackers were a bit too bland for my taste. I think I'll try adding some more salt and pepper next time.


BD official 01
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I was looking for a healthy and tasty snack and these crackers fit the bill perfectly. They're low in calories and fat, and they have a great crunch. I'll definitely be making these again.


Ganat Agechaa
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I've made these crackers several times now and they're always a hit. They're so crispy and flavorful, and the crème fraîche and smoked salmon are the perfect toppings.


MD SHEBUL AHMED SUJON
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These rye crispbread crackers were a delightful surprise! They were so easy to make and had a wonderful flavor. I loved the combination of the rye flour, dill, and pepper. The crème fraîche and smoked salmon were the perfect accompaniments.