Cheesy Crackers
Yield: 72 Crackers     VG, WF, GF, EF

These whole bean flour crackers have that satisfying crispy crunch texture that makes appetizer and soup crackers so appealing. They store well in a dry place in a covered container for as long as two months. Recrisp them, if necessary, by warming them for a few minutes in a hot oven.

3/4 c Whole bean flour
1/4 c Grated Parmesan cheese
2 tb each Cornstarch and cornmeal
1 ts Baking soda
1/2 ts Chili powder
1/2 ts Salt
1/4 c Soft butter
1/2 c Low-fat yogurt

In a bowl stir together bean flour, Parmesan cheese, cornstarch, cornmeal, baking soda, chili powder and salt.

With pastry blender or two knives, cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Stir in yogurt until blended. Let stand for 5 minutes. Turn out onto surface lightly dusted with cornstarch; knead 5 to 6 times to form smooth ball

With stockinette-covered rolling pin or with plastic wrap between rolling pin and dough, roll out to 1/8 inch (3 mm) thickness. With 2-inch (5 cm) round cookie cutte, cut into crackers. Arrange close together on nonstick baking sheets.

Bake in 350 F (180 C) oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.

VARIATION: SEED AND NUT CRACKERS

Omit Parmesan cheese and chili powder. Add 1 tbsp (15 ml) each poppy seeds, ground nuts and sesame seeds to dry ingredients.

Recipe from Full of Beans, by Violet Currie and Kay Spicer.

Spring 2001 "All About Beans"
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