Homemade Black Garlic and Maple Sugar Crackers

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In this recipe, the unique combination of black garlic and maple sugar creates crackers with an exquisite and original flavor. Black garlic, known for its complex taste and chewy texture, pairs perfectly with the characteristic sweetness of maple sugar. Together, they form a surprising and delicious duo. The thickness of the dough, once rolled out thinly, is crucial to obtaining perfectly crisp crackers. Follow this simple recipe for an extraordinary snack, ideal to enjoy alone or with your favorite spreads.

Ingredients :

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon of dry baker's yeast
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 2 tablespoons of powdered maple sugar
• 6 cloves of black garlic , finely sliced
• 4 tablespoons of olive oil
• About 1/2 cup warm water (maybe a little more)
• Additional oil for basting
• Extra maple sugar for sprinkling

Instructions :

1. Activate the baker's yeast with lukewarm water and a pinch of sugar. Let sit for 10 minutes.
2. In a large bowl, mix the flour, salt and maple sugar.
3. Add the minced black garlic and activated yeast to the dry mixture.
4. Pour in the olive oil and gradually add the lukewarm water, mix until you obtain a homogeneous and slightly sticky paste.
5. Let the dough rise for about 1 hour, until doubled in volume.
6. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and prepare a baking tray with baking paper.
7. Roll out the dough thinly on a lightly floured surface.
8. Cut cracker shapes out of the dough.
9. Place the crackers on the baking sheet, brush them with olive oil and sprinkle with maple sugar.
10. Bake for 10 minutes, flip the crackers and continue baking for another 10 minutes or until golden and crisp.
11. Let the crackers cool on a rack before serving them.