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Cornmeal Crackers

Use the coarsest ground cornmeal available for the maximum fiber. The thinner the crackers are rolled, the crunchier they will be.

Serves 4

Calories: 111.68

Protein: 1.57 grams

Carbohydrates: 11.49 grams

Fiber: 0.80 grams

Fat: 6.65 grams

¼ cup all-purpose flour

¼ cup cornmeal

1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

½ teaspoon black pepper

2 tablespoons cold butter, cut in small pieces

1 tablespoon sour cream

1½ teaspoons lemon juice

1 tablespoon kosher salt

  • Mix the flour, cornmeal, lemon zest, pepper, and butter in a food processoruntil the mixture is the texture of cornmeal.

  • Add the sour cream and lemon juice and mix until the dough comes together.

  • Roll the dough into a ball, wrap in plastic, flatten it into a disc, and chill for 15 minutes.

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet pan with parchment paper or silicone mat.

  • Roll the chilled dough out thin and cut out 2″ rounds with a cookie cutter or wineglass. Put the crackers on the prepared baking sheet pan and sprinkle them with kosher salt. Bake 12 minutes, let cool, and serve.

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