Cracker Challenge - The Results - Part II

Overall winners:

D: Parmesan, Rosemary & Walnut Shortbread

Flavor: D - Parmesan, Rosemary & Walnut Shortbread




Crispy: A- Cheddar Cayenne Coins, D




Cost: least = A, E-Parmesan Rosemary Icebox Crackers / most = B - Blue Cheese Shortbread, C- Rosemary Cheese Bites

A: Cheddar Cayenne Coins

All-Around: D, closely by A


Now on to create the ultimate cracker of my own based on these results.

Cracker Challenge - The Results - Part I

In order of baking:
A: Cheddar Cayenne Coins
B: Blue Cheese Shortbread
C: Rosemary Cheese Bites *
D: Parmesan Rosemary and Walnut Shortbread
E: Parmesan Rosemary Icebox Crackers *
*First time making.


In order of preference:
D
A
E
C
B** not a fair comparison, so is pretty much off the list. Will test
against other blues.


In order of pantry, ie - things on hand (5 best - 1 worst) (It should be noted, I have a large rosemary bush in the garden, and always have walnuts in the freezer and cheddar and parmesan in the refrigerator - it's just how I roll.)
A:5
B:3
C:2
D:5
E:5


Time to Mix / Log or Rolled-out
A: 4 / L
B: 3.5 / R
C: 4 / L
D: 4 / L
E: 4 / L


Dough Handling / Time to Chill
A: 4.5 / 4 hours to 2 days
B: 4.5 / 2 hours to 2 days
C: 3.5 / 30 minutes - 24 hours
D: 4 / 30 minutes - 3 days
E: 3.5 / @ least 24 hours (plan ahead)


Spicy / Nuts
A: Y / Y
B: N / Y
C: N / N
D: Y / Y
E: N / N