The first time I made crackers from scratch, I was astounded by how different they tasted from store-bought versions. The ...

I’M READY to start a home-baked cracker revolution to match the bread revolution of the last 15 years. I’ve spent nearly two decades trying to convince folks to bake their own bread and, most recently ...

Producing crispy, crunchy, tasty crackers doesn’t sound too tricky. In fact, many food bloggers and cookbook authors chirp that making crackers from scratch is as easy as baking cookies. Now, I’m not ...

The day I paid nearly $11 for a four-ounce box of “artisan” crackers, I had to wonder: Couldn’t I just make these myself? Flour, olive oil, sea salt. Those were the only ingredients listed on the box.

When you make your own crackers - such as Za'atar-Dusted Pita Chips (left) and Middle Eastern Falafel Crisps - you get incredible fresh flavors and texture. (Brittany Greeson/The Oregonian) When ...