Makes approx 50-70. crackers, Prep time 20 mins- including waiting time, Cooking time approx. 1-1.5 hours
INGREDIENTS
1 cup linseeds- ground
1 cup sunflower or pumpkin seeds
1 cup water
Zest – finely chopped and juice of a lemon
2 tbsp of Rosemary, finely chopped and other herbs per taste
1/2 teaspoon of salt or to taste
DIRECTIONS
Preheat the oven to 120C
Grind the linseeds and Sunflower seeds – (Not obligatory but this ensures better absorption by your body. I use a small coffee grinder which takes 1/2 cup)
Finely chop the lemon zest and rosemary -chopping releases the aromas, making it a real sensory experience whilst improving your memory- see health hack below*
Mix together with all the other ingredients.
Leave to stand for approx. 10 mins until firm consistency.
Divide the mixture into 2 and spread half the mixture at a time onto baking paper or a silicon mat. Flatten out using a large spoon. Alternatively cover with silicon mat and roll until max ¼ inch / 3mm.
Mark into squares with a the blunt side of the knife
Bake at a low temperature 120c, gas mark ½ until crispy. 1-1.5 hrs
To ensure crispy turn over after 30mins. Once cooled, store in an airtight container. Enjoy with organic cheese, butter or Sunflower seed pate.
Hacking your Health- Rosemary Adding rosemary and cooking at low temperatures limits the formation of acrylamide according to a study by the “>Technical University of Denmark.
In addition Rosemary improves your memory