# What You'll Need:
→ Dough
01 - 2 cups (8.8 oz) all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 cup (4 oz) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
03 - 1/3 cup (2.7 fl oz) cold water
04 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
05 - 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
→ Flavorings
06 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
07 - 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, finely chopped
08 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
09 - 2 oz finely grated aged cheddar (optional)
→ Topping
10 - 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
11 - Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling
12 - Sesame seeds or poppy seeds, for garnish (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Set oven to 375°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sea salt, baking powder, and selected flavorings or cheese if using.
03 - Cut cold butter into the dry mix using a pastry blender or fingertips until it resembles coarse crumbs.
04 - Drizzle cold water gradually while mixing just until dough holds together; avoid overworking.
05 - Divide dough into two portions and roll each on a lightly floured surface to a 1/8-inch thickness.
06 - Use snowflake cookie cutters to cut crackers and place them on prepared baking sheets. Reroll scraps to cut more.
07 - Brush crackers lightly with beaten egg, then sprinkle with flaky sea salt and seeds if desired.
08 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until golden and crisp, rotating sheets halfway through for even browning.
09 - Allow crackers to cool completely on wire racks before arranging on a board with accompaniments.
