FLAXSEED, FIG, AND WALNUT CRACKERS

Flaxseed, Fig, and Walnut Crackers image

Yield Makes about 40 crackers

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/3 cup whole flaxseed
1/4 cup ground flaxseed or flaxseed meal (available in the vitamin section of most supermarkets)
1 1/2 cups whole-wheat flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon brown sugar
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
About 7 dried figs, chopped (1 cup)
1/2 cup soy milk

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the whole and ground flaxseed, flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
3. Add the butter and mix on medium speed with the paddle attachment until the mixture has the consistency of coarse crumbs.
4. Fold in the walnuts, figs, and soy milk, and mix until the dough is smooth.
5. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for 10 minutes.
6. On a floured surface, roll out half of the dough to 1/8 inch thick or thinner. Cut it as if on a grid to form 2-inch squares, then transfer them to an ungreased baking sheet with a spatula. Repeat with the other half of the dough.
7. Bake the crackers until golden brown, approximately 20 minutes. Let cool, then serve.