Rosemary Artisan Crunchy Handmade Crackers With Olive Oil

The humble cracker has long been the quiet backbone of European dining culture, tracing its roots back to hardtack carried on Mediterranean trade routes. In Spain, this tradition evolved into more refined table breads and eventually into artisanal crackers—crispy, golden, and crafted to showcase the region’s bounty of olive oil and herbs. In Murcia, where rosemary grows wild among sunlit hillsides and olive groves, bakers developed these hand-shaped Valencianos, blending aromatic rosemary into a dough enriched with extra virgin olive oil. The crackers are individually hand-rolled to achieve their distinctive elongated form before being baked to a fragrant crunch. Today, their rustic yet elegant character makes them a favorite among modern culinary circles, where they serve as both a vessel and a centerpiece. For Texas wine bars and caterers, these crackers evoke a Mediterranean sensibility, ideal for spring garden parties, autumn grazing tables, or festive holiday spreads where simple ingredients carry a sophisticated story.