Chili Sesame Crackers

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. 2
   In food chopper or food processor, grind 1 1/4 cups sesame seeds to fine meal.
3. 3
   Remove and place in large bowl.
4. 4
   Place shredded Parmesan cheese in food chopper or food processor and pulse briefly until reduced to granular consistency.
5. 5
   Add to sesame seed meal and mix.
6. 6
   Stir in olive oil.
7. 7
   Add remaining (unground) sesame seeds, chili powder, cayenne pepper, onion and garlic powder, mustard, sea salt and mix thoroughly.
8. 8
   Add Tabasco sauce and water and mix.
9. 9
   Add additional water, if necessary, one tablespoon at a time, to obtain a consistency similar to pancake batter.
10. 10
    Pour mixture into baking pan and smooth to fill pan and obtain a thickness of a cracker.
11. 11
    If too thick, remove some batter and re-smooth.
12. 12
    Optionally, roll a clean cylindrical glass or bottle over top to smooth and yield a consistent thickness.
13. 13
    Bake for 30 minutes or until edges browned and center firm.
14. 14
    If a dry, extra crunchy cracker is designed, bake an additional 10-15 minutes at 250 degrees F.
15. 15
    Remove and allow to cool.
16. 16
    Cut with pizza cutter to desired size.