Snacks
vegetarian
Easy Cheese Crackers
30 mins
SERVES 2-3
INGREDIENTS
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup flour (all-purpose or whole wheat or a mix)
- 2 to 3 tablespoons ice water
DIRECTIONS
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
In a large bowl, mix the cheese, butter, and salt until combined. Add the flour and mix until pebbly (like sand at the beach).
Slowly add 2 tablespoons of water and mix until the dough forms a ball. If the dough seems too crumbly, then add the additional tablespoon of water, a little at a time, until the dough forms.
Divide the dough into two pieces, sprinkle a little flour on your work surface and your rolling pin and roll dough out about ⅛” thick.
Now’s the time to shape the crackers! Make fun shapes using cookie cutters, a pastry wheel, a pizza cutter or whatever tools you have around!
Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Transfer your edible art to the baking sheets with just a little space between crackers.
Bake for 15-17 minutes, or until puffed and browning at the edges. Immediately move the crackers to a plate or wire rack to cool.
Crackers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 1 week… if they last that long.
COOKING TOGETHER
- Shred the cheese
- Measure ingredients
- Mix everything together and make observations about the dough
- Make dough, roll it out and shape into crackers
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