Peppery Molasses Crisps
Description
This International appetizer features Molasses, Butter or margarine, cut. It delivers smooth, comforting richness. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or as a starter before the main course. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.Ingredients
Directions
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Into pieces 1 1/2 c All-purpose flour 1 ts Pepper 1/4 ts Salt 2 tb Plain yogurt "These extremely thin crackers have an intriguing balance of peppery snap and rich sweetness.
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They are addictive by themselves and
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make an elegant hors d'oeuvre when
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spread with herbed
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cream cheese.
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~F.
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to 15 minutes Combine the molasses and butter in a small sauce pan.
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Stir over low heat until the butter is melted.
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Remove from the heat and cool slightly.
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In the food processor or a large bowl, combine the flour, pepper, and salt and mix well.
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Stir the yogurt into the molasses mixture and then
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add to the flour mixture and
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blend to
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form a smooth dough.
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Remove the dough to a lightly-floured sheet of wax paper or lightly buttered aluminum foil and
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shape it into a log or cylinder approximately 1-1/2 inches thick and 12 inches long.
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Roll the log in the wax paper or foil and chill until firm, 45 minutes minimum.
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Preheat the oven to 350~F.
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When ready to bake, slice the log into 1/4-inch slices.
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Roll each slice with a floured rolling pin to form very thin ovals, about 1/16 inch thick.
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The ovals may stick either to your rolling pin or to your rolling surface.
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Gently peel them off.
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Place the ovals on a lightly greased or parchemnt-lined baking sheet and prick each one 2 or 3 times with the tines of a fork.
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Bake 10 to 15 minutes, until the crackers are medium brown.
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Those that are rolled slightly thinner than the others will brown first.
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Be ready to remove those from the sheet to cool while the others continue baking.
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Cool on racks.
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The crackers will crispen while cooling.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 45
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 156.9kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 7.8g12%
- Saturated Fat 2.5g13%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 119.8mg5%
- Total Carbohydrate 27.1g10%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 27.0g
- Protein 0.0g0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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