Homemade Haitian Crackers
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How to make the best Homemade Crackers

Homemade crackers are a great alternative to store-bought crackers and taste much better. Making your homemade crackers can be a lot of fun. They are easy to make and much healthier than regular store-bought crackers.

After a delicious and hearty Thanksgiving dinner, I just want homemade crackers and water until Christmas Day. It may sound weird but let’s face it; we do not tell the truth about dieting and eating healthy until the holidays are over.

To feel a little bit healthy I ate homemade crackers this morning with a fruit and veggie smoothie. I don’t feel bad since I am back to my usual self again. Or, am I kidding myself because there is still some leftover in the fridge. But anyway, one life to live as they say and it is a temporary indulgence.

Holidays are the worst time for many people including myself because we enjoy eating whatever is presented to us as long as it tastes good.

Eating more during the Holidays has become the norm, and we pay for it later after we realize we need to make some sacrifices.

Homemade Crackers
Homemade Crackers

The recipe Homemade Crackers

I enjoy making these homemade crackers or Biscuits Secs as we call them in Haiti. The recipe for the homemade crackers can be prepared with all-purpose flour or bread flour. It has salt, baking powder, margarine, vegetable shortening, and water. Very few ingredients!

When I make them, I usually use bread flour and butter instead of margarine. I stopped buying margarine a long time ago for health reasons.

For the bread flour, I would suggest buying a good brand or one you have used for a while.

The recipe for the crackers was taken from the Fine Haitian Cuisine cookbook. I am not sure if this is the proper way to make Homemade Haitian Crackers, but they sure do taste good, and the taste is similar to the ones sold in-store but better.

It is homemade and better for you!

The only downside to the recipe is the number of crackers it yields. I used a 2 ½ inch cookie cutter and got about 25 to 30 crackers. If I were to use a smaller cookie cutter, the recipe would be exact, or maybe it has to do with the elasticity of the flour. But whatever the reasons are, these homemade crackers are great and can be stored in wax bags for freshness for about a week.

Making crackers at home is a fun weekend project. You have control over the ingredients that go into them and get to experiment with different shapes and toppings. You can even experiment with fillings if you’re feeling crazy. Mix it up and see how creative you can get!

Crackers are easy to make, cheap, and tasty! The perfect snack for a healthier lifestyle! Have fun making Homemade Crackers or Biscuit Secs, as they call them in Haiti.

Enjoy!

Homemade Haitian Crackers 2

Homemade Crackers

Homemade Crackers or “Biscuit Secs” as they call them in Haiti are delicious, simple and easy to make. Make crackers for the entire family and see how fast they go.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Appetizers and Snacks
Cuisine Caribbean
Servings 25 -30 crackers
Calories 60 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour or bread flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
  • 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 11/2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
  • 1/2 cup water

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepared 2 to 3 large baking sheets un-greased.
  • In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, and baking powder. Add butter and shortening to the flour mixture, and with your hands, mix all ingredients until completely blended.
  • Transfer to a clean and smooth surface and knead for a few minutes until the dough becomes smooth and soft but does not stick to fingers. Add additional flour if necessary.
  • Roll out dough to 1/8 inch thick and cut with round cookie cutter, either 2 or 21/2 inch cutter. Roll out each piece carefully and with a large spatula transfer to un-greased baking sheet, placing them 1/2 inch apart.
  • With a fork, lightly poke holes into the dough and bake in the middle of the oven until golden and crispy, about 10 to 12 minutes. Depending on the oven's temperature, crackers may bake faster or longer than recommended. Check after 10 minutes for doneness.
  • Cool at room temperature.

Notes

The original recipe for Homemade Crackers or Biscuits Secs as they are called in Haiti, has margarine. This recipe contains butter. A good brand of bread flour is recommended.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gramsCalories: 60kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 47mgPotassium: 20mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.02gVitamin A: 28IUCalcium: 7mgIron: 0.4mg

Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on the products used.

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2 Comments

  1. I am sitting here in my home in Gonaives, eating these crackers that I picked up at the local grocery store. And I thought “I have to find out how to make these!” The ingredients on the package are exactly those in your recipe. And I cannot wait to try it. They are delicious and addictive. Thank you for posting this.

    1. My pleasure! Glad to be able to help.
      How’s the weather in Gonaives? I never had to pleasure to visit it when I was living in Haiti. The crackers can be very addictive and the homemade ones are even more addictive. Enjoy!

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