Red Wine Crackers "cracker al vino rosso"

How to make Red Wine Crackers recipe "cracker al vino rosso" - Preparation time: 15 minutes – Cooking time: 15 minutes – Rising time: 50 minutes

10 Servings

Ingredients:
2 cups plus 2 tbsp. (500 ml) red wine
8 cups (1 kg) all-purpose flour
1 tbsp. plus 2 tsp. (20 g) fresh yeast, crumbled
1 1/4 cups (300 ml) lukewarm water
3 tbsp. plus 1 tsp. (50 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
1 tbsp. (18 g) salt

Method:
Pour the wine into a saucepan and simmer until it reduces by half and the alcohol evaporates. Remove the pan from the heat and let cool.

Put the flour onto a clean work surface and make a well in the center. Dissolve the yeast in the water. Pour the yeast mixture into the well, gradually start incorporating it into the flour until a loose dough starts to form, and then begin to knead. Add the reduced wine. When the dough begins to take shape, add the oil and salt. Continue kneading until the dough is soft, smooth, and elastic.

Let the dough rest, covered with a sheet of lightly greased plastic wrap, for about 10 minutes.

Roll out the dough with a rolling pin to a thickness of about 1/25 inch (1 mm). Cut the crackers into shapes of your choice with a fluted pastry wheel and arrange them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Let rise in a warm place for about 40 minutes, covered with a sheet of lightly greased plastic wrap.

Before baking, prick the crackers with a fork to keep them from puffing up during cooking. Bake in the oven at 375°F (190°C) for 15 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.

Red Wine Crackers "cracker al vino rosso"