# What You'll Need:
→ Dough
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
03 - 1/3 cup cold water
04 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
05 - 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
→ Flavorings
06 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
07 - 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, finely chopped
08 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
09 - 2 ounces finely grated aged cheddar (optional)
→ Topping
10 - 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
11 - Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling
12 - Sesame seeds or poppy seeds, for garnish (optional)
# How-To:
01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sea salt, baking powder, and your chosen flavorings or cheese.
03 - Cut the cold butter into the flour mixture using a pastry blender or fingertips until it resembles coarse crumbs.
04 - Gradually drizzle in cold water, mixing just until the dough comes together; avoid overworking.
05 - Divide the dough in two portions and roll each out on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8 inch thickness.
06 - Use snowflake-shaped cookie cutters to cut crackers, transfer them to the prepared sheets, gather scraps, reroll, and cut more crackers.
07 - Brush the crackers lightly with beaten egg and sprinkle with flaky sea salt and seeds if desired.
08 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until golden and crisp, rotating baking sheets halfway through.
09 - Cool crackers completely on wire racks before arranging them on a serving board with complementary cheeses and accompaniments.
