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Crispy Homemade Cheez-It Crackers

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These crispy homemade Cheez-It crackers are sharper, crunchier, and more addictive than store-bought versions, made with simple pantry ingredients and a unique rolling and chilling technique for perfect snap and flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (170g) sharp cheddar cheese, finely shredded
  • 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 3–4 tablespoons (45–60 ml) ice-cold water
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder (optional)
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)

Instructions

  1. Finely shred 1 ½ cups (170g) of sharp cheddar cheese. This takes about 5 minutes.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon onion powder, and ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika for even distribution.
  3. Add 6 tablespoons (85g) cold, cubed unsalted butter to the flour mixture. Use fingers or a pastry cutter to work the butter into the flour until it looks like coarse crumbs, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Stir in the shredded cheese until evenly mixed. Slowly add 3-4 tablespoons (45-60 ml) ice-cold water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing gently until dough just comes together. Avoid overworking.
  5. Shape the dough into a flat disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  6. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough as thin as possible (about 1/16 inch or 1.5 mm). Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  7. Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, slice the dough into 1-inch (2.5 cm) squares. Use a fork or skewer to poke four tiny holes in each square.
  8. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake crackers for 15-18 minutes until golden and crisp, watching carefully near the end to prevent burning.
  9. Let crackers cool completely on a wire rack; they will crisp up more as they cool. Store in an airtight container.

Notes

Roll dough as thin as possible (1/16 inch) for maximum crispiness. Chill dough before rolling and again after cutting to maintain shape and texture. Watch oven carefully near end of baking to avoid burning. Store crackers in airtight container with a dry paper towel to absorb moisture. Reheat in oven or toaster oven at 300°F for 3-5 minutes to revive crunch.

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