Easy Gluten-Free Crackers (Dairy-Free, Vegan)

This delicious gluten-free crackers recipe is perfectly crispy and tasty, and comes together with just 4 ingredients in 30 minutes! These homemade crackers are also dairy-free and vegan, but honestly no one would realize! Make a batch or two for the perfect snack or appetizer today!

The Easiest Homemade Crackers!

If you thought making your own gluten-free crackers at home sounds difficult, it’s time to think again.

I’m here to show you a gluten-free version of homemade crackers recipe that will blow all your cracker-making fears out of the water.

And trust me, because when I say these are simple to make, it’s because they are. Keep the recipe handy so you can snack on crackers anytime you want!

Why This Recipe Works

• Few Ingredients Required: This gluten-free crackers recipe literally only requires just 4 basic ingredients to make (and I’m pretty sure you already have them on hand!).

• Ready In No Time at All: An entire batch of these homemade gluten free crackers can be baked from scratch in just 30 minutes! How’s that for crazy simple and good?

• Amazingly Crispy: These delicious homemade crackers come out insanely crispy, are perfect for snacking on alone or with a dip such as this delicious creamy hummus, or this roasted red pepper dip.

• Totally Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free and Vegan: The best part is that these crackers are 100% gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan. That means that even those who have Celiac disease or gluten and lactose intolerances can still enjoy them without any worries!

Hungry for crackers? Here’s how you can make them right now!

Ingredients You’ll Need:

Here’s a visual overview of the ingredients required to make this easy gluten-free crackers recipe.

(For exact measurements and quantities, please scroll down to the recipe card at the bottom of this post.)

Ingredient Notes/Substitutes:

• Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour: Make sure that your gluten-free all-purpose flour blend contains xanthan gum. If not, add 1/4 teaspoon of xanthan gum for every cup of gluten-free flour. I highly recommend using a good-quality gluten-free flour blend that is made up of lighter flours/starches such as rice flour, corn starch, or tapioca starch. I do NOT recommend using a blend with heavier flours such as garbanzo bean flour.

• Olive Oil: I like using extra virgin olive oil in this gluten-free crackers recipe because I really enjoy the taste it imparts. You can use avocado oil or other vegetable oils if you prefer. Alternatively, if you are not lactose-intolerant or vegan, feel free to use melted butter in equal quantities.

• Salt: I use a herb-flavored salt but you can also use normal fine salt.

How to Make Gluten-Free Crackers, Step by Step

1. Preheat and Line

Preheat oven to 400F (200C) and line a large baking sheet with a silpat or parchment paper.

2. Combine Wet Ingredients and Dry Ingredients to Form Dough

Combine the flour, salt, olive oil, and 1/4 cup of water in a large bowl and mix well until you get a homogeneous dough.

(Tip: If the dough is too dry, add a little water at a time until you get a smooth and pliable dough that isn’t sticky. If dough is too wet, sprinkle a bit more of gluten-free flour and mix until the dough is no longer sticky.)

3. Roll Dough

Using a rolling pin, roll the dough between two pieces of parchment paper until it’s very thin (roughly 1/8-inch thick). Make sure to maintain the same thickness throughout.

4. Cut Dough into Squares

Remove the top piece of parchment paper and slice dough into small 1.5-inch squares or shape of choice.

(Tip: You can also cut the dough into larger pieces if you prefer. Feel free to use a cookie cutter if you want to form specific shapes too.)

5. Transfer Squares to Baking Sheet

Separate the cut-out dough squares and transfer them to the prepared baking sheet, placing them in a single layer at least 2 inches apart.

6. Prick Holes in Dough

Use a fork to prick 2 lines of holes on the surface of each square of dough.

7. Brush Dough with Oil

Brush each square with olive oil and sprinkle a little salt over.

8. Bake Till Crispy

Bake until crispy and golden brown (approximately 15 to 20 minutes), rotating the sheets halfway through.

9. Cool Completely

Allow crackers to cool completely on baking sheet before serving or storing.

Dish by Dish Tips/Tricks

• Add Flavor: You can sprinkle some dried herbs (such as rosemary, thyme, or oregano) on top of the crackers once you’ve brushed them with oil for extra flavor. Feel free to add ground black pepper, garlic powder, or chili powder to some extra heat and taste. You can also add everything bagel seasoning if that’s your jam!

• Add Texture: To add a little more texture to these vegan crackers, you can also throw in sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, poppy seeds, chia seeds or even flax seeds for extra fiber if you like.

• Add Color: You can also add in a pinch of ground paprika, ground turmeric or nutritional yeast to the flour before mixing to add color to this vegan crackers recipe.

• How to Serve these Crackers: I like serving these homemade crackers with extra virgin olive oil, creamy hummus or even baba ganoush!

Recipes FAQs:

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