Basic Sesame Crackers



2 C Sesame seeds, hulled
1 C Golden Flax, ground
2 Tbl Olive Oil
2 Tbl Yellow yeast
1/2 C Poppy seeds
1 tsp Salt
2 clove garlic, minced
Dash cayenne or fresh jalapeno
Enough water to make a thin paste

- Put all ingredients into food processor and process until smooth adding enough water to make a texture lie waffle batter
- Spread 1/8" thick on 2 Teflex sheets
- Dehydrate at 115 degrees until dry enough to flip and remove from sheet
- Turn onto mesh sheet and score with pizza cutter or knife to desired size
- Continue dehydrating until crispy
- Break apart and cool, then store in air tight container

Variations:
- Spicy - add 4-6 med. tomatoes and process with 1 fresh jalapeno and 1 Tbl Braggs Aminos instead of salt
- 1/2 C Sun-dried tomatoes; or Tbl ground caraway seed
- Sweet - 1/2 C Honey or Agave syrup or 6 softened dates or raisins, and/or 1/2 tsp cinnamon or 2-3 Tbl maple syrup and spice of choice

Makes about 50 2x2 crackers

 - Chef Jeff and Nancy Riedesel

(Michelle comments that you can use Nama Shoyu instead of Braggs to keep it raw; also maple syrup is not raw, so use honey or agave nectar to keep it raw)


Preparation by Deb Davis
Photography by Michelle Reeves


Preparation by Deb Davis
Photography by Michelle Reeves