Ingredients
- 1/3 cup milk
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups flour, plus additional for kneading
- 1/4 cup wheat flour
- 1/4 cup ground flax seeds
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup Mariani Dried Cranberries
- 1/3 cup Mariani Dried Dates, chopped
- 1/4 cup pecan pieces
- 3 tablespoons roasted, salted pumpkin seeds
Directions
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 50 to 55 minutes total
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk milk, eggs and sugar together in a medium bowl. Stir in flours, ground flax seed, baking soda and salt, mixing until a stiff dough forms. (Mixture will be slightly sticky.)
- Turn onto a floured board and knead until no longer sticky. Knead in dried fruits, pecans and pumpkin seeds.
- Shape into a 12-inch log on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes; let cool, then place in the freezer for 1 hour.
- Cut into 1/8-inch thick slices with a serrated knife and place back on two parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Reduce heat to 325°F and bake for 20 to 25 minutes more or until crisp, turning once halfway through cooking. Let cool completely.
- Serve with soft cheeses such as Brie, Cambozola or Chevre. Makes about 45 crackers.