How to Make Gluten Free Crackers at Home

If you have a gluten intolerance or are cooking for someone who does, then making homemade gluten free crackers is an excellent way to ensure that you always have a low allergen snack on hand. Gluten free crackers make for the perfect treat. They can be paired with dips, spreads, cheeses and toppings to create a healthy snack that's perfect when the midday hunger pains strike. When learning how to make gluten free crackers, there are a few different ways you can do so. To help you make crackers that taste great and suit your dietary requirements, our Bob's Red Mill team has put together this guide. Discover three unique recipes for gluten free crackers and how to make each. We are confident that the recipe you choose to make will be the perfect one for you.

Making Gluten Free Crackers

Making gluten free crackers is easy; you just have to know where to start! To help you choose which recipe is best for you and your diet, we've rounded up three of our favorite gluten free cracker recipes.

Gluten Free Chickpea Crackers

If you're searching for a great gluten free cracker recipe to get you started, then chickpea flour is the ideal ingredient to use. An excellent gluten free alternative to traditional flour for all purpose use, chickpea flour is easy to use and has a pleasant flavor that won't affect the taste of your crackers much. When combined with savory herbs and spices, it makes for a great tasting cracker that perfectly complements any dip.

When making this Gluten Free Chickpea Crackers recipe, we recommend using a pizzelle maker to get the job done. While this kitchen appliance isn't required, it will make the job much easier. Pizzelle makers are great for making pizzelles and crackers and are ideal if you're having a dinner party, or want to surprise the family with something extravagant. The pretty design will wow guests, and the flavor is easy to customize.

How to Make Gluten Free Chickpea Flour Crackers

Ready to make these crackers. Continue reading for step-by-step instructions. 

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Bob's Red Mill Garbanzo Bean Flour
• 1/2 tsp Herbs de Provence
• 1/4 tsp Garlic Salt
• Freshly ground Pepper
• 1/2 cup Water

Makes 12 crackers 

Instructions

Step 1: Combine all of the dry ingredients into a bowl and mix them together evenly.

Step 2: Next, add water and mix the batter until it creates a springy dough.

Step 3: Prepare your pizzelle maker by spraying it evenly with olive oil spray or another oil of your choice. To add a bit of tropical flavor to these crackers, we enjoy using coconut oil.

Step 4: Add one tablespoon of batter onto each pizzelle maker and allow it to cook until it's golden brown. Observe the pizzelle maker to determine when the cracker has been thoroughly cooked.

Step 5: Place the cooked crackers onto a cool rack and allow them to cool fully before serving.

Gluten Free Quinoa Crackers

If garbanzo bean flour isn't your thing, then these gluten free quinoa crackers are sure to suffice. Made with quinoa flour instead of chickpeas, these crackers are easy to make and taste great with healthy dips and spreads. Keep scrolling to discover how you can quickly whip up a batch of these crackers in under an hour.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Bob's Red Mill Quinoa Flour
• 2 Tbsp Everything Bagel Seasoning
• 4 Tbsp Sunflower Seeds
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• Freshly ground Pepper
• 1/2 cup Water

Makes 10 crackers. 

Instructions

Step 1: Start by combining all ingredients into a bowl (wet and dry) until they have mixed enough to form a ball of dough.

Step 2: Next, begin to prepare your pizzelle maker by spraying it with the oil of your choice. We recommend using coconut or olive oil.

Step 3: After the pizzelle maker has been prepped and is heated to the correct temperature, drop one tablespoon of batter onto each maker.

Step 4: Allow the crackers to cook thoroughly until they are golden brown, checking them repeatedly to ensure that they do not burn.

Step 5: Remove the cooked crackers from the pizzelle makers and transfer them to a cooling rack. Allow the crackers to completely cool before serving. 

Savory Gluten Free Crackers

A flavorful cracker that you won't want to put down, these Savory Gluten Free Crackers are gluten free and made with some pretty impressive ingredients. Arrowroot starch and Organic Amaranth Flour are used to replicate the same taste and texture as whole grain flour, minus the gluten. These crackers are then flavored with ground cinnamon, oregano, garlic salt and cream of tartar for a wildly delicious treat. Eager to begin baking them? Let's get started.

Ingredients

• 1/2 tsp Whole Caraway Seeds
• 1/2 cup Arrowroot Starch
• 1/2 tsp ground Cinnamon
• 1/4 cup Almond Flour
• 3/4 cup Organic Amaranth Flour
• 1/4 tsp Sea Salt
• 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
• 1 tsp Cream of Tartar
• 1/4 tsp Garlic Salt
• 1 tsp Oregano
• 3 Tbsp Vegetable Oil
• 3 Tbsp Water
• 1 Tbsp White Hulled Sesame Seeds

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the oven. Start by preheating the oven to 350°F. Doing so will ensure that the oven is at the right temperature when you're ready to use it. And you can save time by mixing the cracker dough while it's heating.

Step 2: Begin to crush the caraway seeds using a mortar and pestle. If you don't have one on hand, find a firm surface and something heavy to grind the seeds. Place the crushed seeds in a large bowl with all the other dry ingredients except for the sesame seeds, and stir thoroughly. 

Step 3: Mix the oil and water and add it to the flour mixture in one pour. Stir the dough until a ball forms. If you notice that the dough looks dry and crumbly, slowly add more water until the dough sticks together.

Step 4: Once a dough ball has formed, separate it in half, rolling it out onto wax paper. Roll the dough relatively thin, and cut it into 1 ½-inch triangles or squares.

Step 5: Next, sprinkle the sesame seeds onto an ungreased cookie sheet and place the cut cracker dough onto the cookie sheet to bake for 15 minutes.

Step 6: After 15 minutes have passed, remove the crackers from the oven, place them onto a wire rack on the cookie sheet, and return it to the oven allowing the crackers to crisp for 5-7 minutes.

Step 7: Cool the crackers completely and enjoy, or store in an airtight container. Repeat with the other half of the dough.

Makes 4 dozen crackers.

Sweet Gluten Free Animal Crackers

Searching for a sweet cracker recipe that will satisfy your sugar cravings? Children and adults love animal crackers, and these dairy and gluten free crackers are sure to liven up any party. They are cute and colorful and make an excellent addition to a dessert table, especially when they're topped with sweet sprinkles.

Ingredients

• 2 cups Gluten Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour (296 g)
• ¼ cup Cane Sugar (54 g)
• 1 tsp Baking Powder
• ¼ tsp Salt
• ¼ tsp Nutmeg
• ¼ tsp Mace or Nutmeg
• 4 Tbsp Dairy Free Butter substitute (or dairy Butter), cold (56 g)
• ¼ cup Egg Whites (60mL)
• 6 Tbsp Water (30mL), plus more if needed

Glaze Ingredients

• 1 cup Powdered Sugar (125 g)
• 1 Tbsp Water, divided
• Sprinkles

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Next, combine all dry ingredients in a food processor and pulse three times to mix them thoroughly. Next, add the cold butter in and pulse until the mixture resembles a coarse meal.

Step 2: Add the egg whites to the flour mixture along with 2 tablespoons of water. Blend to combine all of the ingredients. If the dough seems a bit dry, add 1 tablespoon of water at a time until it forms a ball.

Step 3: Tightly cover the dough in plastic wrap and place it in the freezer for 15 minutes.

Step 4: Once the dough is chilled, remove it from the freest and roll it to ⅛ to ¼-inch thick. 

Step 5: To achieve the signature look. Cut the dough with animal-shaped cookie cutters, and place the cut pieces on a parchment-lined sheet. Return the dough to the freezer for 15-45 minus.

Step 6: Place the crackers into the oven and bake them for 15-20 minutes, or until they've turned a golden brown color. Then, remove them from the oven and allow them to cool thoroughly before enjoying.

Glaze

To make the glaze:

1. Combine powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon water and mix well.
2. Add ¼ teaspoon of water at a time to create a thick icing.
3. Begin dipping the crackers into the icing and then add sprinkles.

Now that you've reviewed the four ways to make gluten free crackers above, it's time to try it out for yourself. We're confident that whichever recipe you choose will be a success. From everyone at Bob's Red Mill, happy baking!