Mazzei Crackers Paraguayos
Crispy and savory crackers, a popular snack in Paraguay, often enjoyed with dips or as a simple accompaniment to meals. These crackers have a light, slightly salty flavor with a hint of anise.
🧂 Ingredients
- 300 g All-purpose flour
- 50 ml Sunflower oil(high oleic)
- 2 tbsp Inverted sugar syrup
- 1 tsp Salt
- 5 g Dry yeast
- 1 tsp Anise seeds
- 100 ml Water(lukewarm)
- 10 g Butter(melted, for brushing)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, and dry yeast. Mix well.
- 2
In a separate bowl, whisk together the sunflower oil, inverted sugar syrup, and lukewarm water.
- 3
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until a cohesive dough forms. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
⏱️ 7 minutes - 4
Incorporate the anise seeds into the dough, kneading briefly to distribute them evenly.
- 5
Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest in a warm place for about 30 minutes, or until it has slightly risen.
⏱️ 30 minutes - 6
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 7
Roll out the dough very thinly on a lightly floured surface. Cut into desired cracker shapes (squares, rectangles, or circles). Prick each cracker several times with a fork.
- 8
Place the crackers on the prepared baking sheets. Brush the tops lightly with melted butter.
- 9
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the crackers are golden brown and crisp. Keep a close eye on them as they can burn quickly due to their thinness.
⏱️ 20 minutes - 10
Let the crackers cool completely on a wire rack before serving.
⏱️ 15 minutes
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓For a saltier cracker, increase the salt slightly.
- ✓If you don't have inverted sugar syrup, a tablespoon of regular sugar can be used, though the texture might vary slightly.
- ✓Ensure the dough is rolled out very thinly for the best crispy texture.
🔄 Variations
- Add a pinch of black pepper or garlic powder to the dough for a savory variation.
- Experiment with different seeds like sesame or poppy seeds for added flavor and texture.