Sarasota's Sauerkraut Crackers Recipe

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup rye flour (if you can't find rye flour; just use all purpose)
224 grams sauerkraut (drained, 2 cups, use fresh if possible rather than canned)
3/4 cup shortening

1 teaspoon pepper
Kosher salt, to taste
Caraway seeds

Nutritional

Serving Size: 1 (63.3 g)
Calories 234.9
Total Fat - 14.1 g
Saturated Fat - 2.6 g
Cholesterol - 0 mg
Sodium - 58.1 mg
Total Carbohydrate - 24 g
Dietary Fiber - 2.1 g
Sugars - 0.4 g
Protein - 3.7 g
Calcium - 13 mg
Iron - 0.9 mg
Vitamin C - 2.7 mg
Thiamin - 0.1 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Dough ... Add the flours, shortening, and pepper to a food processor; and, pulse until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs. Then, add the sauerkraut; and, pulse, until the dough starts to form a ball.

Step 2

Transfer the dough to a floured cutting board; and prepare 2 baking sheets. You can use a non-stick spray, a silpat; or, I like to use parchment paper; then, likely sprayed with a non-stick spray. No clean up using parchment paper.

Step 3

Crackers ... Flour your hands, and pinch of 'tablespoon size' piece of dough; and roll into a ball. Then, add the balls to the cookie sheet, about 2" apart. Using a glass; press the balls of dough flat; until they are about 1/4" thick. Sprinkle the top with caraway seeds.

Step 4

Bake ... Middle shelf, in a pre-heated 425 degree oven for 10 minutes. Then, reduce the oven to 350 degrees; and, cook another 10-15 minutes, just until they are golden brown and crisp. Cool completely; then, store in a ziploc bag or an storage container.

Step 5

Serve an ENJOY! ... Perfect with creamy potato soup or sausage potato soup. Also, really good as a snack, serve with a cheese spread, on a cheese platter with sliced cheeses; or, better yet, served with a swiss cheese fondue. Absolutely addictive.

Step 6

NOTE: I like to use a Boars Head fresh deli sauerkraut; but, there are many brands out there. Also, if using a canned sauerkraut, make sure to rinse it well before using. Fresh is always best when available.