Gluten-Free Orange-Kissed Multi-Seed Crackers
Crispy homemade crackers packed with sunflower, sesame, flax, and hemp seeds in an amaranth flour base. A sweet orange honey glaze adds bright citrus notes that balance the nutty, earthy flavors. Perfect for entertaining platters, healthy snacking, or pairing with cheese and spreads. The combination of multiple seeds creates exceptional texture and nutrition, while the orange glaze makes these crackers uniquely flavorful compared to standard seed crackers.
Ingredients
- ½ cup sunflower seeds
- ½ cup sesame seeds
- ⅓ cup flax seeds, ground
- ½ cup hemp seeds
- 1 cup amaranth flourquinoa flour1:1gluten-free
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- 1 ½ teaspoons sea salt
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons orange juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 ¼ cups water
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 300°F
- 2
Combine all seeds in medium bowl
- 3
Scoop out quarter of seeds and reserve for topping
- 4
Add flour, salt, and olive oil to bowl with 1 1/4 cups water
- 5
Stir with wooden spoon to combine into loose batter, adding more water if needed
- 6
Pour batter over paper on pans, dividing evenly
- 7
Spread batter as thinly as possible with spatula
- 8
Bake for 25 minutes
- 9
Whisk together honey and orange juice in small bowl
- 10
Remove trays from oven and brush crackers with orange glaze
- 11
Sprinkle with remaining seeds
- 12
Cut into 2-inch pieces
- 13
Bake for 30 minutes more until crunchy
- 14
Cool on wire rack
Tips
Roll batter very thin for maximum crispiness - uneven thickness leads to some pieces burning while others stay chewy
Keep an eye on edges during final baking as they brown faster than center pieces
Store in airtight container to maintain crunch, but if they soften, re-crisp in low oven for 5 minutes
Good to Know
airtight container up to 1 week
can be made 3 days ahead
room temperature
Common Mistakes
spread batter very thin to avoid chewy centers
watch edges carefully during final bake to prevent burning
Substitutions
Vegan Options
Gluten-Free Swaps
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FAQ
Can I make these without the orange glaze?
Yes, skip the honey-orange mixture and just sprinkle reserved seeds on top before the final bake. They'll still be delicious but less sweet.
What if my batter seems too thick?
Add water gradually, one tablespoon at a time. The batter should spread easily but not be watery, as excess moisture extends baking time.
How long do these crackers keep?
Store in an airtight container for up to one week. If they lose crispness, refresh in a 250°F oven for 5-8 minutes.