Flax Crackers

[tracyb519]

How do you keep the crackers w/o getting soft? ALso, how long do they last?
I made them yesterday and put them in a plastic container on my counter...a couple of hours later, they were soft and mushy!

Thanks,
Tracy

[Raw Jewelrylady]

Hi Tracy, I make Flax crackers all the time & these are my tips.
Make sure you dehydrate long enough & spread batter thick enough-I did a batch too thin & they got soft.
I keep one batch in a plastic bin in the fridge-the rest I freeze.
If you look on my thread regarding "hot & spicy Hummus" - I used a photo w/one of my latest flax cracker creation-I posted my recipe using a v-8 type juice pulp & I have to say that these are the best crackers yet.
Hope this helps. :p

Lana

[Rawkinlocs]

If they're getting soft and mushy that quickly, either:

1. They need to dry longer or...
2. You may want to use something different to store them in.

I have some flax crackers in a ziploc bag (air squeezed out of the bag as much as possible) from weeks ago and they're still nice and crunchy.

Put them back into the dehydrator for a few hours or so and then consider storing in a ziploc bag and get as much air out as you can as you seal it up.

[SamuelWilson]

Next time, dehydrate them longer to remove more moisture. Also, when you store them in an air tight container, store them on paper towels to absorb any condensation.

[Rawkinlocs]

I guess 3 of us were typing at the same time

[Raw Jewelrylady]

I think it is great there are so many willing to help. I enjoy finally being able to help someone-when I used to have soooooooooooo Many questions. :o
Lana

[tracyb519]

Wow...thanks everyone! I thought I would have had to throw the whole thing out!

Lana~ I'm going to check out your flax cracker creation. :)

Thanks again,
Tracy