Parmesan Sesame Crackers

I've been feeling pretty domestic for a few days now, so have been baking, as I do.

Today was sesame parmesan crackers which (with a pasta machine) are pretty easy to make.  The result:

Crispy yum yum.*

The recipe:

1½ cups durum semolina flour
1½ cups whole wheat flour
1 tsp sea salt
⅓ cup olive oil
1 cup water
sesame seeds
grated Parmesan cheese

Combine the flours and the salt, then add the olive oil and water and mix until combined.  Divide the dough into 8 to 12 parts, oil each ball, and set aside.  Let the dough rest 30 to 60 minutes.

Preheat oven to 450℉ (about 230℃).  Roll each ball out into a thin strip (I use the second lowest setting on my pasta machine), then layout on a baking sheet atop parchment paper.  Prick each strip with a fork, then brush each strip lightly with water, cut to cracker size (a pizza cutter makes this easiest) then sprinkle with sesame seeds and grated Parmesan cheese.  Bake 7 to 9 minutes, until deeply golden, then allow to cool on rack for 5 minutes.

These crackers are really great for snacking with cheese and sliced salamis.  They keep well in a ziplock bag.

* The crackers in the photo above are paler than the recipe generally makes but I was out of whole wheat flour and used all purpose flour instead.