# What You 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 Make It:
01 - Set oven to 375°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking powder, and selected flavorings or cheese.
03 - Cut in cold butter using a pastry blender or fingertips until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
04 - Slowly drizzle in cold water, stirring just until dough forms a cohesive mass without overworking.
05 - Divide dough into two halves and roll each on a lightly floured surface to 1/8-inch thickness.
06 - Use snowflake-shaped cutters to cut dough; transfer to prepared sheets. Gather scraps, reroll, and cut additional shapes.
07 - Brush crackers lightly with beaten egg; sprinkle flaky sea salt and optional seeds.
08 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until golden and crisp, rotating trays halfway through for even cooking.
09 - Allow crackers to cool completely on wire racks before arranging with accompaniments.
