Paper-Thin Semolina Cracker Sheets

These elegant crackers are served in long, thin sheets in Italy, hence their name carte di musica, “sheet music.” This simple recipe is essentially eggless pasta dough, with all-purpose flour giving the dough elasticity, and high-protein semolina flour (also called hard durum wheat flour) lending a rich, buttery flavor and an addictive snap. The dough must be rolled until it’s very thin (nearly see-through) for the best results. I use a pasta machine to do the job. If you haven’t got