Homemade Cheez-Its
Prep Time
1 hr 15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
My Homemade Cheez-Its are made with 100% real extra-sharp cheddar cheese, giving you the perfectly crispy, cheesy cracker you know and love.
Course:
Lunch, Snack
Cuisine:
American
Servings: 60 crackers
Ingredients
- 2⅔ cups (8 oz/225 g) extra-sharp yellow cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup (5 oz/142 g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup (2 oz/57 g) butter, cold and diced
- 2 tablespoons ice water
Instructions
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In the bowl of a food processor, combine the cheese, flour, and salt and process for 10 to 15 seconds, until the mixture is finely ground.
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Pulse in the butter until crumbly, then pulse in the water until the mixture just starts to come together.
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Transfer to a bowl, then knead briefly, just until a dough is formed. Divide the dough in half, then cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.
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When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and have 2 baking sheets set aside.
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On a piece of floured parchment paper big enough to fit into the baking sheet, roll out one half of the dough into roughly a 9x11-inch (23x28-cm) rectangle. Cut the dough into 1-inch (2½-cm) squares. Trim any jagged edges if you wish to have perfect squares.
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Transfer the paper with the dough to a baking sheet and spread the squares of dough evenly apart. Using the flat end of a wooden skewer, poke a hole in the center of each square.
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Bake for 12 - 15 minutes, until the crackers are puffed and golden brown. Let cool while you repeat with the remaining dough. I like to bake just one sheet at a time.
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Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.