Unwrap - Crunchy Crackers - Jeera, Sour, Cheese
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Manufacturing Process of Crunchy Crackers
1. Ingredient Preparation
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Dry ingredients (flour, salt, baking soda) are weighed and mixed.
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Liquid ingredients (water, oil, milk, etc.) are measured separately.
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Optional ingredients (spices, seeds, cheese, herbs) are prepared.
2. Dough Mixing
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Ingredients are mixed to form a cohesive, firm dough.
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Overmixing is avoided to prevent gluten overdevelopment (which can make crackers too tough).
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Some doughs are allowed to rest (fermentation or conditioning).
3. Sheeting and Rolling
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Dough is sheeted into thin layers (1–3 mm thick).
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Laminated dough (multiple layers folded) may be used for extra flakiness.
4. Docking and Cutting
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Dough is docked (pierced with tiny holes) to prevent puffing during baking.
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Cut into desired shapes using rollers or stamping cutters.
5. Baking
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Baked at high temperatures (190°C to 260°C / 375°F to 500°F) for 5–15 minutes.
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Time and temperature depend on thickness and moisture content.
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Aim is to reduce moisture to below 4% for a crunchy texture.
6. Cooling
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Crackers are cooled at room temperature or in cool air tunnels to prevent moisture buildup.
7. Flavor Application (Optional)
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Some flavors (e.g., cheese powder, seasoning mixes) may be dusted post-baking.
8. Packaging
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Packaged in moisture-resistant materials (foil or film-lined packs) to retain crispness.
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Sometimes nitrogen-flushed to extend shelf life.
Common Ingredients
Base Ingredients:
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Flour: Wheat flour (most common), whole wheat, rice flour, chickpea flour
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Fat: Vegetable oil, shortening, or butter
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Water: Hydration for dough formation
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Leavening agents: Baking soda, baking powder, yeast (sometimes)
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Salt: For flavor and texture
Optional Ingredients:
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Sugars: Brown sugar, malt syrup (for flavor and browning)
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Milk or whey powder: Enhances taste and browning
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Herbs & spices: Oregano, rosemary, garlic powder
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Seeds & grains: Sesame, flax, chia, oats
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Cheese powders: Cheddar, parmesan
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Natural colors/flavors: Beet powder, paprika, turmeric
Flavors
JEERA (CUMIN) FLAVOR
Additional Ingredients:
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Roasted or raw cumin seeds (jeera)
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Optional: Cumin powder for stronger aroma
Roasted or raw cumin seeds (jeera)
Optional: Cumin powder for stronger aroma
Flavor Profile:
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Warm, earthy, slightly nutty
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Often popular in Indian savory snacks
Warm, earthy, slightly nutty
Often popular in Indian savory snacks
Application:
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Cumin seeds mixed directly into the dough
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Optionally sprinkled on top before baking
Cumin seeds mixed directly into the dough
Optionally sprinkled on top before baking
SOUR (TANGY) FLAVOR
Additional Ingredients:
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Citric acid, tamarind powder, or amchur (dry mango powder) for tartness
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Chili powder, black salt, and chat masala for spicy-tangy balance
Citric acid, tamarind powder, or amchur (dry mango powder) for tartness
Chili powder, black salt, and chat masala for spicy-tangy balance
Flavor Profile:
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Inspired by Indian street food seasoning (chatpata style)
Inspired by Indian street food seasoning (chatpata style)
Application:
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Dry spices mixed into dough or applied post-bake as seasoning powder
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Spray oil may be used to help powders stick post-bake
Dry spices mixed into dough or applied post-bake as seasoning powder
Spray oil may be used to help powders stick post-bake
CHEESE FLAVOR
Additional Ingredients:
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Cheddar cheese powder or processed cheese
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Milk solids or buttermilk powder (optional, for richer taste)
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Yeast extract (optional for umami boost)
Cheddar cheese powder or processed cheese
Milk solids or buttermilk powder (optional, for richer taste)
Yeast extract (optional for umami boost)
Flavor Profile:
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Savory, umami-rich, creamy, sharp depending on cheese intensity
Savory, umami-rich, creamy, sharp depending on cheese intensity
Application:
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Cheese powder can be mixed into the dough or applied post-bake for stronger aroma
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Real cheese may affect shelf life – cheese flavor powders preferred for industrial-scale production
Cheese powder can be mixed into the dough or applied post-bake for stronger aroma
Real cheese may affect shelf life – cheese flavor powders preferred for industrial-scale production
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