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Position two racks in the center and the bottom third of the oven, and preheat the oven to 350F.
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Spread 2 tablespoons sesame seeds on each of three unoiled baking sheets.
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This will prevent the crackers from sticking and will give them a delicious crisp bottom.
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Put the water, oil, and salt in a small bowl until combined.
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Stir in the 1/2 cup sesame seeds.
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Add the water-oil mixture and mix to form a rough dough.
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Knead the dough in the bowl to form a ball, and turn out onto a lightly floured work surface.
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Lightly flour a rolling pin.
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Roll the dough out into a 22- by 14-inch rectangle, about 1/16-inch thick.
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Using a fork, prick the dough all over to release trapped air and keep the dough flat.
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With a pizza wheel or sharp knife, cut the dough into 2-inch squares or other shapes, or cut shapes with a 2-inch cookie cutter.
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Using a spatula, transfer the crackers to the prepared baking sheets.
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Bake until the crackers are light brown and firm to the touch, 15 to 20 minutes, switching the positions of the sheets halfway through the baking time.
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When the first two sheets are finished, remove them, and bake the third one as directed.
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Cool completely.
