Description
These Sweet Potato Crackers are a delightful and crispy snack made from sweet potato puree, flour, and melted butter, enhanced with your choice of spices and optional cheese. Perfectly baked to golden perfection, they offer a flavorful twist on traditional crackers with a natural sweetness and savory touch.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour (195g)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon spices of choice (cinnamon or garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, etc.)
- 1/4 cup grated cheese of choice (optional)
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup sweet potato puree (240g)
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
- Prepare Dough: In a mixing bowl, combine the all purpose flour, baking powder, chosen spices, and optional grated cheese. Add the sweet potato puree and melted butter, mixing first with a spoon, then knead by hand until a dough forms. If the dough is too sticky, gradually add more flour, one tablespoon at a time. Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least one hour to firm up.
- Preheat Oven and Roll Dough: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove the dough from the refrigerator and divide it into two equal parts. On a floured surface, roll out each portion to approximately 1/8 inch thickness, adjusting as preferred for cracker crispiness.
- Cut Crackers: Use a sharp knife, pizza cutter, or fluted pastry wheel to cut the rolled dough into your desired cracker shapes, such as squares, rectangles, or fun shapes with cookie cutters.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Transfer the cut dough along with the parchment paper onto a prepared baking sheet, ensuring there is some space between crackers to allow for even baking.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the crackers for 15-20 minutes. Then carefully flip each cracker and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until they are golden brown and crisp at the edges. Keep a close watch towards the end to avoid burning.
- Cool: Remove the crackers from the oven and let them cool completely on the baking sheet. This step ensures they become fully crisp before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the thickness of the crackers based on how crispy or chewy you prefer them.
- Feel free to experiment with different spices to customize the flavor.
- If you want a dairy-free version, simply omit the butter or substitute with a vegan butter alternative.
- Store cooled crackers in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain crispness.
- You can add seeds like sesame or poppy for extra texture before baking if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
