Cracker

In this recipe, the word biscuit refers to a savory cracker.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

The rice grains puff slightly during frying, making these crackers wonderfully light and crunchy. They are also a great alternative to croutons on soups as well as salads. This recipe is an accompaniment for Purslane, Meyer Lemon, and Pear Salad With Makrut Lime Vinaigrette and Jasmine Rice Crackers.

If time is an issue, you can always buy flatbread crackers, but the store-bought kind will never compare to these homemade ones.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

These delicate, buttery crackers make excellent accompaniments to cocktails. After a few days they become somewhat softer but can be recrisped in a 300°F, oven for 5 minutes.

Because of their high oil content, sesame seeds begin to turn rancid very easily. For this recipe it is important that they be very fresh. Taste the seeds after you purchase them, and if they are a little "off" take them back.

Active time: 1 hr Start to finish: 2 hr

These crackers are wonderful with figs and a big hunk of Stilton

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less, but requires additional unattended time.