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Crispy DIY Sharp Cheddar Cheez-It Crackers

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A quick and easy homemade snack recipe for crispy sharp cheddar Cheez-It style crackers with simple pantry ingredients and a satisfying crunch.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (110g) sharp cheddar cheese, finely grated
  • 1 1/4 cups (150g) all-purpose flour
  • 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground paprika (optional)
  • 3–4 tablespoons (45-60ml) cold water
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)

Instructions

  1. Finely grate 1 cup (110g) of sharp cheddar cheese and set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 1 1/4 cups (150g) all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon ground paprika, and optional 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder.
  3. Add 6 tablespoons (85g) cold, cubed unsalted butter to the dry mix. Rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with small pea-sized pieces of butter visible.
  4. Stir in the grated sharp cheddar until evenly distributed.
  5. Gradually add 3 tablespoons (45ml) cold water and mix to bring the dough together. Add up to 1 tablespoon more water if needed, but avoid making the dough sticky.
  6. Shape the dough into a flat disc, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  7. On a lightly floured surface, roll the chilled dough out to about 1/8-inch (3mm) thickness.
  8. Cut the dough into 1 1/2-inch (4cm) squares using a sharp knife or pizza cutter. Transfer squares to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  9. Use a fork or skewer to poke 3-4 holes in each square to prevent puffing.
  10. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake crackers for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown and crisp, checking after 12 minutes to avoid burning.
  11. Let crackers cool completely on a wire rack before storing in an airtight container.

Notes

Grate cheese finely for best incorporation. Keep butter cold to create flaky texture. Chill dough before rolling to prevent stickiness. Dock crackers to prevent puffing. Watch baking time closely to avoid burning. Store in airtight container for up to one week or freeze for up to one month.

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