Christmas Lavosh Crackers

This is a chilli and sesame lavosh shaped into stars to go with the baby cheeses (aka baby Jesus, a Kath & Kim joke, did anyone get that?). They're great for a Christmas entertaining platter so that people have something to nibble on while they're waiting for the main food to come out. This lavosh also makes wonderful edible Christmas gifts!

"Will we have enough food?" I asked in panic. It's a question I ask before every time guests come over and no guests have ever starved. Still, I continue to make food as if it were the last days on earth (which was supposed to be only a few days ago).

Christmas Lavosh Crackers

An Original Recipe by Lorraine Elliott

Preparation time: 20 minutes plus 10 minutes resting time

Cooking time: 20 minutes

• 1.5 cups/225g/7.9ozs plain all purpose flour

• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1 teaspoon white sugar

• Pinch of chilli flakes (more if you like it spicy)

• 1/2 cup/125ml/4flozs warm water

• 1/4 cup/60ml/2flozs oil

• 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Step 1 - Preheat the oven to 175C/347F. Line two trays with baking parchment (you will make four lots but you can make them after each other but line four trays if you want) and take out a rolling pin and a butter knife. In a bowl, add the flour, sesame seeds, salt, sugar and chilli flakes and with a fork, stir to combine. In a jug, measure the warm water, oil and sesame oil and add this to the flour mix. Using a fork combine these and knead gently for about 30 seconds.

Step 2 - Divide the dough into four pieces. Roll these out with the rolling pin and cut out using a star shaped cutter. The dough is best when rested for about 10 minutes or more although you can roll it again straight away. Bake until golden-about 15-20 minutes depending on thickness but check for colour after 15 minutes. Cool completely and store in an airtight container.