Description
Cheesy comfort calls with this homemade cheez recipe, delivering nostalgic flavors that dance across palates. Rich dairy goodness meets simple ingredients, promising pure deliciousness you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour)
- 4 tablespoons (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, cold & cubed
Seasoning:
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Liquid:
- 2 tablespoons ice-cold water
Instructions
- Pulverize cheese, butter, flour, and salt in a food processor until the mixture transforms into a grainy, sandy texture.
- Gradually introduce cold water, one tablespoon at a time, allowing the dough to consolidate into a cohesive mass.
- Mold the dough into a flattened circular shape, encase completely in plastic wrap, and nestle in the refrigerator for half an hour to firm up.
- Heat the oven to 375F (190C), ensuring proper temperature for optimal crispness.
- Transfer the chilled dough onto a generously floured surface and meticulously roll it to an ultra-thin consistency, approximately 1/8 inch thick.
- Slice the dough into precise 1-inch squares using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, creating uniform cracker shapes.
- Puncture the center of each square with a toothpick, creating characteristic perforations typical of traditional cheese crackers.
- Arrange the raw crackers on a parchment-lined baking sheet, ensuring minimal overlap between pieces.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, watching for a golden-brown transformation and crisp edges.
- Remove from oven and allow crackers to cool completely on the baking sheet, enabling them to achieve maximum crunchiness and structural integrity.
Notes
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like sharp cheddar, aged gouda, or parmesan for unique flavor profiles.
- Adjust salt levels depending on the cheese’s saltiness to prevent overly salty crackers.
- Replace wheat flour with almond or gluten-free blend for celiac-friendly snacking.
- Freeze extra dough for up to one month, enabling quick homemade cracker preparation anytime hunger strikes.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 0.2 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0.4 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg