Fruit, Seed and Nut Crackers

flour (I used 1 cup bread, 1 cup whole wheat; don’t use more than 50% whole wheat or rising could be effected)

baking soda

light brown sugar, packed

honey

molasses, optional but recommended

salt, optional and to taste (buttermilk is salty and most add-ins are salted, so you may wish to omit)

buttermilk

dried fruit (I used raisins)

small seeds (I used 3/4 cup roasted salted sunflower seeds and 1/4 cup whole roasted flax seeds)

to 1/2 cup nuts (I used 1/3 cup of mostly almonds, with a few cashews and walnuts)

optional herbs and seasonings – from cinnamon to curry, garlic powder to ginger; try fresh herbs including basil, thyme, oregano, or rosemary