How to Make WASA Style Crackers

I have been longing to find a recipe that would get me close to the store-bought WASA crackers and I found one that I love.
It is quite easy, it doesn't require any special baking skills and it's easy enough for beginner bakers to try.
You get a healthy and filling bread. I always make a double batch and freeze some.
You can play with the flours and add all kinds of seeds to your like.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. First get your ingredients together.
   You'll need:
   500 grams flour - I recommend whole wheat, rye, spelt. You can combine them to get great flavour
   300 ml water
   300 grams oat or wheat bran or a combination of both
   2 1/4 tsp yeast
   flax, poppy or sunflower seeds, sesame, oat flakes
   3 Tbsp oil - it will prevent the bread from going stale too soon
   1/2 Tbsp salt

2. Mix the yeast with 1 Tbsp flour, 1 Tbsp water and the salt. Let it sit for 5 min until creamy and bubbly.

3. Mix together the flour and the seeds, then add the yeast mixture, the remaining water and the oil.

4. Knead for a few minutes, until the dough comes together. If you feel it is too sticky, add 2-3 more tablespoons of flour.

5. Let it rest for not more than 30 min.

6. Preheat oven to 400F.

7. Roll out the dough as thin as you want. If you roll it out thicker, you will get a fluffier bread.
   Use flour so it does not stick.
   Shape your crackers the way you want. I usually cut mine round.
   Prick the dough with a fork.

8. Bake for about 20 min, but check in the mean time. It all depends on the oven.

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   Let cool on a wire rack!

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    Enjoy this healthy bread to your like!

[jaredsgirl]

on 10/8/2009 How great! I didn't know you could make WASA style crackers at home. Thanks for the tips! 5*

[ezyas123]

on 10/7/2009 Great WASA Style Crackers recipe!