Lemon Pepper Shortbread Crackers

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour, or half a/p and half whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt or kosher salt
  • 2 - 3 teaspoons fresh cracked black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, slightly softened, cut into 1/2" chunks
  • a glass of ice water

Instructions

  1. In the bowl of a food processor, combine flour, salt, pepper, zest and sugar. Process for 30 seconds.
  2. Add butter and process for 30 seconds or until butter is the size of small peas.
  3. While processor is running, add 1 tablespoon of ice water through the feed tube. Add more ice water until a dough ball forms. I usually use about 2 tablespoons of ice water.
  4. Have a 12" long piece of plastic wrap laid out on your counter.
  5. Remove dough from processor and place on plastic wrap.
  6. With floured fingers, gently roll dough into a 6" log and wrap in plastic.
  7. Freeze log for about a half hour.
  8. Preheat oven to 350 degres F. Line one large sheet pan with parchment paper.
  9. Remove log from freezer. With a sharp knife, cut into 1/8" to 1/4" slices. Place on prepared sheet pan.
  10. Bake for 20 - 25 minutes, or until bottoms are nicely browned. I flip my crackers for the last three minutes or so, ensuring they are uniformly brown on both sides.
  11. Let cool completely.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

294 kcal 15% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 3.3g 7% DV
Total Fat 20.6g 26% DV
Carbs 25g 9% DV
Fiber 1.8g 6% DV
Sugar 0.1g

Electrolytes

Sodium 9695.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 96.5mg 2% DV
Cholesterol 53.8mg 18% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 171mcg 19% DV
Vitamin C 9.1mg 10% DV
Calcium 24.3mg 2% DV
Iron 1.4mg 8% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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