Description
A simple and delicious recipe for homemade Cheez-Its that are crispy and full of cheesy flavor. These crackers are perfect for snacking or serving at parties.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1 8-ounce block extra sharp cheddar cheese, coarsely shredded
- 4 tablespoons (2 ounces) cubed unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup (120 grams; 4 1/4 ounces) unbleached all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons ice water
Instructions
- Mix Cheese, Butter, and Salt: In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the cheddar, butter, and salt until soft and well mixed.
- Add Flour: Mix in the flour on low speed until the dough becomes dry and crumbly.
- Incorporate Water: Slowly add ice water while mixing until the dough forms a cohesive mass.
- Chill the Dough: Shape the dough into a disk, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 375°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll Out Dough: Divide the dough, roll each piece thinly into rectangles, and cut into squares.
- Cut and Shape: Use a pastry cutter to create 1-inch squares and punch a hole in the center of each.
- Bake: Bake for about 15 minutes until golden brown, then cool on racks.
Notes
- You can experiment with different cheese varieties for unique flavors.
- Adjust the salt to suit your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 10 crackers)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Cheez-Its, crackers, homemade snacks, cheese crackers
