Step-by-Step Instructions for Homemade Artisan Crackers

• Combine dry ingredients: whisk together flour, salt, baking powder, and any optional ingredients in a mixing bowl.
• Mix wet ingredients: add olive oil and water to the dry mixture and stir until combined into a wet dough.
• Knead the dough: turn onto a floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
• Rest the dough: place it back in the bowl, cover with a towel, and let it rest for at least 10 minutes.
• Prepare to roll: cut the dough in half, keeping one half covered while working with the other.
• Roll out the dough: roll the first half to about ⅛ inch thick.
• Cut the crackers: slice rolled dough into rectangles approximately 3 x 1.5 inches.
• Transfer and dock: place cut crackers on a parchment-lined baking sheet and poke holes into them with a fork.
• Season the crackers: brush with olive oil and sprinkle with flaky salt or other toppings.
• Bake: preheat oven to 425°F and bake for 9-12 minutes until golden brown.
• Cool down: allow crackers to cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
• Repeat: roll, cut, and bake the remaining dough.