Garlic and Thyme Crackers
Garlic and thyme crackers are a crispy, savoury snack made with plain flour, fresh thyme, garlic powder and olive oil. The Thermomix TM7 grinds the fresh herbs, kneads the dough and delivers a consistent cracker base in minutes, ideal for a drinks board or lunchbox.
About this recipe
Garlic and thyme crackers Thermomix TM7 style are the homemade answer to shop-bought crispbread: thin, golden, intensely aromatic and ready in one bowl. Searching for easy cracker recipes or a quick snack for your all-in-one kitchen machine? This is it. Fresh thyme leaves are ground in seconds, releasing far more fragrance than dried rubbing ever could, while garlic powder, sea salt flakes and ground pepper season the plain flour base evenly. A splash of olive oil and water, kneaded by the TM7, produces a supple dough that rolls out thinly and bakes into a satisfying snap. Serve these crackers with a cheese board at a festive drinks party, pack them in a lunchbox, or enjoy them as an afternoon snack with hummus. Because the dough comes together hands-free, even nervous bakers get consistent results every single time.
Preparation tips
- Roll the cracker dough thinly and evenly between two sheets of baking paper so every cracker bakes to the same delicate snap instead of staying chewy in the middle.
- Prick the rolled dough all over with a fork before baking; this stops the crackers from puffing up unevenly and keeps them flat for spreading soft cheese or tapenade.
- Store the cooled crackers in an airtight tin with a paper towel layer to absorb moisture; a brief return to a warm oven restores their crispness if they soften.
Recipe variations
- Cheese lovers' variation: fold finely grated Parmesan or aged Comté into the flour mixture for a savoury, umami-rich cracker that pairs beautifully with the thyme and garlic.
- Seeded festive variation: sprinkle the rolled dough with sesame, poppy and flaked sea salt before baking for extra crunch and a party-ready look, ideal for an apéritif board.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Fresh thyme leaves are ground by the TM7 into a fragrant powder in seconds, releasing far more aroma than shop-bought dried herbs. [Multi-Function]
- Weighing the plain flour directly in the mixing bowl means no separate scales, no mess and perfectly consistent cracker dough every batch. [Built-in Scale]
- The Thermomix kneads flour, olive oil and water into a smooth, elastic dough hands-free while you prepare the baking tray. [Hands-Free]
- Chopping the sea salt flakes coarsely in the TM7 creates delicate crunchy bursts across the surface of each finished cracker. [Multi-Function]
- Mixing garlic powder and ground pepper evenly through the flour guarantees balanced seasoning in every single bite. [Built-in Scale]
Ingredients
- fresh thyme
- plain flour
- water
- olive oil
- garlic powder
- sugar
- sea salt flakes
- ground black pepper