Homemade Cheez-its

20m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. 2Grate the sharp cheddar cheese.
  3. 3Add the grated sharp cheddar cheese to a food processor.
  4. 4Add all-purpose flour to the food processor.
  5. 5Add salt to the food processor.
  6. 6Pulse the mixture in the food processor until it resembles a fine crumb.
  7. 7Add unsalted butter to the food processor.
  8. 8Pulse the mixture again until it reaches a sandy texture.
  9. 9Add milk to the food processor.
  10. 10Pulse until the mixture forms a dough with a kinetic sand texture.
  11. 11Lightly flour a clean counter surface.
  12. 12Transfer the dough from the food processor to the floured surface.
  13. 13Knead the dough into a ball and then flatten it.
  14. 14Roll out the dough evenly.
  15. 15Cut the dough into small square crackers using a pizza cutter.
  16. 16Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  17. 17Carefully place the cut crackers onto the prepared baking sheet.
  18. 18Optionally, poke a small hole in the center of each cracker.
  19. 19Sprinkle the crackers with flaky sea salt.
  20. 20Bake for 20-25 minutes until browned for crispiness.
  21. 21Remove from the oven and let cool.

Ingredients

  • 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 tbs milk
  • flaky sea salt

Equipment

food processorgratermeasuring cupsmeasuring spoonsrolling pinpizza cutterbaking sheetparchment paperovencooling rack

Tips

  • Poke a little hole in the center of the cracker for an optional touch.
  • Bake until browned for crispiness.