Poppyseed Crackers, Brie and Smoked Salmon Appetizer Recipe

Poppyseed Crackers, Brie and Smoked Salmon Appetizer Recipe

• 1 y ½ cups self rising flour + ¼ cup for kneading
• 3.4 oz. Butter, cubed
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 tsp. Sugar
• 1 tsp. Salt
• 1 cup water at room temperature
• 1 egg
• 1 tbsp. water
• 2 tbsps. Poppy seeds
• 8 oz. Brie cheese
• 8 oz. Smoked salmon
• 2 cups arugula
• Fresh ground pepper

1. Heat oven to 375 °F.
2. In a large bowl place the flour and make an indentation in the center. Add butter, oil, sugar and salt and mix with a fork until you get the consistency of breadcrumbs.
3. To form the dough, add 1 tbsp of water at a time, and work with your hands until you get a firm dough ball. The ball should separate easily from the walls of the bowl.
4. Sprinkle your counter top with flour, and knead the dough for 1 minutes until integrated. Cover with a kitchen cloth and rest for 10 minutes.
5. Roll out dough to 1/16-inch thick. Cut into desired shape. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange the crackers.
6. Whisk egg and 1 tbsp. water and brush the crackers lightly.
7. Sprinkle with poppy seeds and bake 10-15 minutes until just golden.
8. Let cool and top each cracker with a slice of brie, arugula leaves and slice of smoked salmon.