Cheddar Crackers
Cheddar Crackers are so simple to make and keep in your freezer. You can bake them as you need them; perfect for impromptu guests.
By Chef Laura Bonicelli
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
17 min
Total Time
52 min
Servings
12 servings
Ingredients
- 8 ouncesfinely grated sharp Cheddar
- 1 cupflour
- 4 tablespoonsunsalted butter (cut into 8 pieces)
- 1/2 teaspoonKosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoonseasoning salt
- 1 pinchcayenne pepper
- 4 tablespoonsice water
Instructions
- 1
Pulse the Cheddar, flour, butter, salt, and seasoning salt in a food processor fitted with a metal blade until mixture is even and grainy.
- 2
Add ice water and pulse until the dough comes together.
- 3
Divide the dough into 4 equal parts and roll each into a 1-inch diameter cylinder. Each cylinder should be 8 to 10 inches long. Wrap each one in plastic wrap.
- 4
Freeze for 15 minutes, remove from the freezer, and cut into 1/4-inch disks. Place the disks on a parchment-lined or silicone mat-lined baking sheet.
- 5
Bake at 350º F for 17 minutes, until golden brown. Cool before eating.
Chef's Notes
NOTES : If you aren't using them right away; freeze the saran wrapped cylinders.. Warm at room temperature for 10 minutes before slicing and bake according to the directions.
Nutrition (per serving)
148
Calories
6g
Protein
8g
Carbs
10g
Fat
1g
Fiber
312mg
Sodium