Maltese water crackers recipe

Maltese Water Crackers recipe

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In this blog post I will guide you thru the steps and ingredients needed to craft this recipe. Grab your favorite apron and let's start.
Are you ready to embark on a culinary adventure to the Mediterranean island of Malta? Look no further than this authentic Maltese water crackers recipe. These crispy and flavorful crackers are a staple in Maltese cuisine, perfect for snacking or as an accompaniment to dips and spreads. Made with simple ingredients like flour, salt, and water, these crackers are easy to prepare and guaranteed to impress your guests. Get ready to transport your taste buds to the sun-soaked shores of Malta with this delicious recipe!

Keywords: Maltese cuisine, water crackers, Mediterranean, authentic recipe, easy to prepare

Maltese water crackers recipe details

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Ingredients

2 tsp	dried yeast
150 ml	warm water
400 g	plain flour
1 pinch(es)	salt
50 g	butter
1 tsp	aniseed, crushed
200 g	caster sugar

Instructions

Sieve flour and salt into a bowl. Add the sugar and aniseed and mix well. Add the yeast and most of the water and bring together to a dough. Add more water if required. Bring the dough together and turn out to a lightly floured surface. Knead until the dough is pliable and smooth. Return to a greased bowl, cover and leave in a warm place to double in size. In view of the high proportion of sugar, this may take rather longer than expected, 2-4 hours.

Preheat the oven to Gas Mark 6, 200°C, 400°F.

Knock back the dough and form into 4 elongated loaves. Place on a baking tray to rise.

Bake for about 20 minutes until cooked through. Allow to cool overnight.

Slice each loaf thinly and lay the slices out on a tray.

Preheat oven to Gas Mark 4, 180°C, 350°F.

Bake for a few minutes until crisp and golden, ensuring that they neither brown excessively or burn.

Remove and allow to cool on a wire rack.

Preparation time:
ca. 1 hr
Resting time:
ca. 3 hrs
Grade of difficulty:
medium
Calories per portion:
n/a