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Buckwheat Chestnut Crackers
with Pesto Recipe

Experience Nutty Bliss with Buckwheat Chestnut Crackers & Pesto - A Crunchy Delight for Your Taste Buds. Try it Today!

Introduction

Get ready to embark on a journey into the world of homemade goodness with our Buckwheat and Chestnut Cracker Bread topped with Pesto. If you're looking for a savory and satisfying snack that's both easy to make and packed with flavor, this recipe is your answer.

The Cracker Bread:
We'll begin by crafting a wholesome cracker bread base that combines the nuttiness of buckwheat flour with the subtle sweetness of chestnut flour. Sesame seeds add a delightful crunch, while a pinch of salt brings out the flavors. After mixing in water and kneading, we roll out the dough into a thin, rustic disc. This becomes the canvas for our delicious creation.

The Pesto Topping:
Now, let's talk about the star of the show – our vibrant pesto. It's a blend of fresh basil, a touch of garlic, pine nuts, salt, and cheese of your choice (Parmesan cheese works wonders). With a generous pour of olive oil, this pesto bursts with a burst of rich, herbal goodness that perfectly complements the earthy cracker bread.

Bringing it Together:
As we bake our cracker bread to crispy perfection, we prepare the pesto topping, ensuring a harmonious pairing of textures and flavors. Once done, this delightful treat is ready to be enjoyed as a wholesome snack or a light appetizer.

Join us in the kitchen and savor the pleasure of crafting your very own Buckwheat and Chestnut Cracker Bread with Pesto. It's a mindful and delightful culinary experience that promises to elevate your snacking game to a whole new level.
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Marina of Fit Chick Bakery

Ingredients & Equipment
Servings: 8 Crackers

▷ Ingredients for the cracker bread:

● 150 gr. of buckwheat flour
● 80 gr. of chestnut flour
● 50 gr. of sesame seeds
● 2 - 3 pinches of salt
● 160 ml/gr. of water
● handful of buckwheat flour

▷ Ingredients for the pesto:

● handful of basil
● 1/2 - 1 clove of garlic
● 20 gr. of pine nuts
● 2 - 3 pinches of salt
● 10 gr. of cheese of your choice (parmesan cheese)
● 60 gr. of olive oil

▷ Equipment:

● large bowl
● tablespoon
● baking paper
● baking sheet
● rolling pin
● blender
● chef's or bread's knife

Preparation time: 25 - 30 minutes
Baking time: 10 - 15 minutes at 175ºC / 340ºF

Preparation: Crackers

▶︎ Step 1: Prepare the dough

1 - 150 gr. of
Buckwheat flour into a large bowl (00:11)
2 - add 80 gr. of chestnut flour (00:14)
3 - add 50 gr. of sesame seeds (00:17)
4 - mix all ingredients with a tablespoon (00:22)

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5 - add 2 - 3 pinches of salt (00:25)
6 - mix all ingredients with a tablespoon (00:29)

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7 - add 160 ml/gr. of water (00:32)
8 - mix all ingredients with a tablespoon (00:37)

▶︎ Step 2: Prepare for baking

1 - place a baking sheet on the countertop (00:49)
2 - flour the baking sheet - use buckwheat flour (00:50)

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3 - place the dough in the center (00:55)
4 - flour the dough - use buckwheat flour (01:00)

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5 - form a ball with your hands (01:05)
6 - roll-out the dough with a rolling pin (01:18)
7 - flour the dough if necessary to reduce stickiness - use buckwheat flour (01:24)

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8 - form a large disc (01:36)
9 - place the dough with the baking paper on the baking sheet (01:43)

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10 - baking time: 10 - 15 minutes at 175ºC / 340ºF

Preparation: Pesto

▶︎ Step 3: Prepare the pesto

1 - a handful of fresh basil into a blender (01:50)
2 - add 1/2 - 1 clove of garlic (01:54)
3 - add 20 gr. of pine nuts (01:59)
4 - add 2 to 3 pinches of salt (02:01)

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5 - add 10 gr. of cheese of your choice: Parmesan cheese (02:06)
6 - add 60 gr. of olive oil (02:13)
7 - blend all ingredient in a blender (02:18)

▶︎ Step 4: Cut and serve

1 - take the freshly baked bread out of the oven (02:33)
2 - cut the bread into large crackers with a bread's knife or a chef's knife (02:39)

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3 - add the pesto on top of every cracker and spread it with a tablespoon (03:03)
4 - Ready to serve and enjoy! (03:25)


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Released: 08.07.2018 | Updated: 12.09.2023
Music: "Who dropped the Hummus Platter in the Pool" by Ian Ewing

Nutritional Value

Serving: 1 cracker

  • Calories: Approximately 145-155 kcal
  • Carbohydrates: Approximately 22-24g
  • Fat: Approximately 4-5g
  • Protein: Approximately 5-6g
  • Sodium: Approximately 60-70mg (may vary based on the amount of salt used)
  • Sugar: Approximately 0.5-1g

Serving: 1 Tbsp. of Pesto

  • Calories: Approximately 80-85 kcal
  • Carbohydrates: Approximately 0.5-1g
  • Fat: Approximately 9-10g
  • Protein: Approximately 1-2g
  • Sodium: Approximately 60-70mg (may vary based on the amount of salt used)
  • Sugar: Approximately 0g

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