Christmas Lavosh Crackers

Christmas Lavosh Crackers

An Original Recipe by Lorraine Elliott

Preparation time: 20 minutes plus 10 minutes resting time

Cooking time: 20 minutes

• 1.5 cups/225g/7.9ozs plain all purpose flour

• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1 teaspoon white sugar

• Pinch of chilli flakes (more if you like it spicy)

• 1/2 cup/125ml/4flozs warm water

• 1/4 cup/60ml/2flozs oil

• 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Step 1 - Preheat the oven to 175C/347F. Line two trays with baking parchment (you will make four lots but you can make them after each other but line four trays if you want) and take out a rolling pin and a butter knife. In a bowl, add the flour, sesame seeds, salt, sugar and chilli flakes and with a fork, stir to combine. In a jug, measure the warm water, oil and sesame oil and add this to the flour mix. Using a fork combine these and knead gently for about 30 seconds.

Step 2 - Divide the dough into four pieces. Roll these out with the rolling pin and cut out using a star shaped cutter. The dough is best when rested for about 10 minutes or more although you can roll it again straight away. Bake until golden-about 15-20 minutes depending on thickness but check for colour after 15 minutes. Cool completely and store in an airtight container.