The Gypsy Caravan 2023
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Going Crackers
22 comments:
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looks mighty tempting!
ReplyDeleteI have to admit I'm unlikely to make my own crackers; I would go directly to plan B. But these look very tasty.
ReplyDeleteI've always wanted to try making crackers. I'm inspired. I think I'll try this with Erin while we're in Indianapolis.
ReplyDeleteYour tray looks beautiful and I bet the homemade crackers got eaten before the plan B Trader Joe's crackers.
ReplyDeleteThe first time I had a cracker similar to the one I shared with you was in a specialty shop in Canada. They were so good. Then when I came across this recipe I had to try. I end up making them in miniature loaf pans, which work really well. Oh I need to make some soon. All your crackers look so good. What a treat for the Cork Poppers.
ReplyDeleteThose crackers look delicious. You are such a creative chef.
ReplyDeleteThat all looks incredibly delicious!!!!
ReplyDeleteWow! It all looks so delicious. :) I love cheese, crackers and breads as much as chocolate. Sounds strange, but it's true! :) I would like the crackery ones better too. But it doesn't matter what kind of cheese. I adore it all!
ReplyDeleteIt seems to me that there's a conceptual problem: it's so unusual to bake crackers on a small scale (even at an artisanal bakery) that all our expectations are for very uniform very crisp, long-lasting, crunchy little bites, highly salty and with a high fat content. And not always such healthy fat.
ReplyDeleteIf you want to bake a savory bite-sized starchy base for eating cheese or various spreads, maybe it's better to think of it as something other than "cracker."
Interesting how that's totally different from the idea of a cookie -- we have a very well-developed sense of artisan or home-baked cookies as well as the idea of (say) vanilla wafers or oreos.
Hi Jeanie, I'm very impressed - your crackers look so good. You just never know how tasty things will be until you make them yourself. Your tray is just lovely and I'm sure everyone loved them.
ReplyDeleteThanks for popping in to see me.
be a sweetie,
Shelia :)
You are so adventurous and industrious = Yum!
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Good morning, Jeanie! Looks like fun and DELICIOUS! It's party time....spring is invited, but has refused my invitation. Oh well, we'll start without here, in the COLD!
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I am glad that a bloggie friend was able to come through with a suggestion! I am impressed that you took this on as it seems like a bit of a finnicky project, but the results looks wonderful and I am sure the cork poppers loved them!
ReplyDeleteOf all the things in the world that I am not going to do, making crackers is pretty close to the top. In fact, I've never once in my life thought of making crackers - why would you? There are perfectly acceptable toasts, crackers, flatbreads, cocktail loaves, etc. in the grocery store.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos of what seems always to be a good time, though. As for your cracker making? Well, you've just confirmed me in my prejudice!
VERY interesting your adventures with cracker making, Jeanie...and very impressive too! I made crackers once, and they were a total flop. I've not made them since... LOL! All these look so good though. Can't wait for the "wine report" next! ;o) Happy Day ((HUGS))
ReplyDeleteYes, I was going to say that I would try Marilyn's with other breads for variety. I've never tried to make crackers. I have to say, though, even if they didn't turn out as well as you would have liked, your presentation is very appetizing. Your basket arrangement is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThe problem with the dough springing back when you tried to roll it -- I had that very problem with the only crackers I've baked.
ReplyDeleteI am pretty sure that letting the dough rest (15-20 min?), before rolling it out, would relax it to the point that it wouldn't fight being rolled.....
You are an inspiration -- I should try again!
I admit reading your post, no, looking at the pictures make me feel so hungry. And I haven't had breakfast this morning. Thanks for all these ideas, albeit I know I'll never actually do the baking of them. Probably just look out for where I can get them here in my city, without a membership in any Cork Poppers Group.
ReplyDeleteWhat a yummy display indeed !
ReplyDeleteMy wine group is Wine and WHIners! :) Your spread makes me want to join you.
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Looks delicious! Very impressed that you made them all yourself! That must have taken a considerable amount of time. I'm sure your friends enjoyed sampling such yummy creations.
ReplyDeleteThese all look quite good. I think you were quite adventurous. Years ago, I mean like many years ago, I made soda crackers. They weren't bad. But I remember they were a lot of work.
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