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Homemade Cheese Crackers

Irresistibly Crunchy Homemade Cheese Crackers in No Time

Enjoy homemade cheese crackers bursting with flavor and perfect for snacking. Quick and easy to make with simple ingredients!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 32 minutes
Servings: 24 crackers
Course: APPETIZERS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • cup Unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 6 oz. White sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 3 oz. Pecorino romano cheese shredded
  • 1.25 cups All-purpose flour key base for crunchy texture
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt to enhance flavor
  • 4 tablespoons Cold water to bind dough
For Flavoring
  • 1 tablespoon Everything bagel seasoning or Italian seasoning for extra flavor

Equipment

  • stand mixer
  • Rolling Pin
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Place the butter, sharp cheddar, and pecorino romano cheese into a stand mixer. Mix on medium/high speed for 5-6 minutes until smooth and well combined.
  2. In a separate bowl, add 1 teaspoon of salt to the flour and whisk thoroughly. Gradually pour this flour mixture into the cheese mixture while mixing on low speed until it forms a dry crumble.
  3. Once the flour is fully added, slowly incorporate the cold water by the teaspoon until a dough forms that holds together but is not sticky.
  4. Divide the dough into two balls and flatten them into disks. Wrap each disk in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  5. Remove the dough from the fridge and preheat your oven to 375ºF.
  6. On a piece of parchment paper, roll the dough into a large rectangle that is less than ⅛ inch thick.
  7. Sprinkle your choice of seasoning over the cracker dough and use a rolling pin to gently press the seasoning into the dough.
  8. Use a pizza cutter or pastry cutter to measure out 1-inch wide and 7-8-inch long crackers.
  9. Transfer the parchment paper with the cut crackers onto a large baking sheet.
  10. Place the baking sheet in the freezer for 15-20 minutes.
  11. Bake the crackers at 375ºF for 15-17 minutes or until they’re golden brown and crispy.
  12. Once out of the oven, carefully transfer the parchment paper with the crackers to a cooling rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1crackerCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 30mgVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container to maintain crunch. Enjoy with dips or alone as a snack.

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