| 1 | "don"t pass over these crackers because they sound unusual. |
| 2 | You will be surprised at how delicious they are. |
| 3 | Like garbanzo beans themselves, these innovative crackers are a healthful, tasty addition to a fresh green salad. |
| 4 | 325°F. |
| 5 | 20 to 25 minutes preheat oven to 325°F. |
| 6 | Combine the flours, salt, and sugar in the food processor or in a large bowl. |
| 7 | Cut in the shortening until the mixture is the consistency of coarse meal. |
| 8 | Blend in the water to form a dough that will hold together in a cohesive ball. |
| 9 | Divide the dough into 2 equal portions for rolling. |
| 10 | On a floured surface or pastry cloth, roll thin, no more than 1/8 inch thick. |
| 11 | Using a rolling pin, spatula, or your hands, lift the rolled dough onto a large, ungreased baking sheet. |
| 12 | With a sharp knife, score into 2-inch squares without cutting all the way through the dough. |
| 13 | Prick each square 2 or 3 times with the tines of a fork. |
| 14 | Bake for 10 minutes. |
| 15 | Glaze with the oil and lightly salt the tops. |
| 16 | Bake for 5 to 10 minutes more, or until golden brown. |
| 17 | Cool on a wire rack. |
| 18 | Break into individual crackers when cool. |
| 19 | Yield: 60-6Variations: any bean flour can be used. |
| 20 | Purchase it at specialty or health food stores. |
| 21 | Lima bean and black-eyed pea flours work well. |
