Vickys Water Biscuits / Savoury Crackers

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to gas 4 / 180C / 350F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper

2. 2

   Put the flour, baking powder, butter and the 1/2 tsp salt in a bowl and cut the butter in until the mixture resembles crumbs

3. 3

   Add 4 tbsp of the water and knead the dough together with cold hands.

4. 4

   Add the last tbsp of water if required and if anymore is needed add a tsp but you want the dough to be soft, not sticky

5. 5

   Divide the dough in half and roll out both pieces on top of the parchment paper from the baking sheets.

6. 6

   This makes lifting it easier.

7. 7

   The 2 dough rectangles should measure around 25cm x 15cm each and should be very thin

8. 8

   Brush the dough with water and sprinkle a 1/2 tsp salt over each.

9. 9

   Prick all over with a fork

10. 10

    Instead of the salt topping you could use fennel seeds, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, onion powder, finely shredded cheese or nutritional yeast flakes etc

11. 11

    Using a knife or pizza cutter, cut each rectangle into 8 smaller ones and spread out a little on the trays

12. 12

    Bake for 10 - 15 minutes until dry but still pale/very lightly golden.

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    They'll harden as they cool on a wire rack

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    Store in an airtight container and they'll keep well for up to 3 days

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.