Pesach 2011

We spent Passover this year at Shaleah's place. She served a very Primal meal of Lamb, Charoses, roasted veggies, primal hummus and salad with tahini dressing. I baked some savory crackers as a replacement for the matzot, although we served traditional matzot for all the guest that were not primal. Here is the recipe I used:

 Herbed Almond Crackers 

            grain free, gluten free & paleo!

• 2 cups almond meal
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 2 tablespoons of za'atar* or your favorite blend of herbs or spices
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 egg white
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 
• Kosher salt for sprinkling, optional

1. Combine almond meal, salt, za'atar, and sesame seeds in a medium mixing bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together water, egg white, olive oil, and sesame oil. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until a stiff dough forms and all dry ingredients are moistened.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place dough between 2 sheets of parchment paper and roll out to an even thickness of about 1/8 inch. Transfer parchment-covered dough to a sheet pan and remove the top piece of parchment. Use a pizza wheel or a pastry wheel to trim the uneven edges of the dough, then cut the sheet of dough into cracker-size squares.
3. If desired, sprinkle crackers with kosher salt and place in oven. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes. Turn off oven and let crackers sit inside oven for an additional 10 minutes, until golden. Remove baking sheet from oven and let crackers cool completely before storing in an airtight plastic container.

Recipe Notes

• You can purchase almond meal (also called almond flour) or make your own. To make it, just process blanched whole or slivered almonds in a food processor until finely ground. Do not overprocess or you'll end up with almond butter.
• Za'atar* is a wonderful Middle Eastern spice blend made up of roasted thyme, sesame seeds, sumac, and salt. I purchase mine loose, from a bulk jar, at the health food store. If you purchase it prepackaged, checked the ingredient list carefully ~ some brands may include wheat flour.

Feel free to experiment with other herbs and spices. Chili, curry, rosemary, herbes de

Provence, and cumin are all good choice.

This recipe is taken from : At the Baker's Bench, http://www.atthebakersbench.com/2011/01/herbed-almond-crackers-grain-free.html  
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