Homemade Crackers (Basic Cheese Crackers)

Name: Homemade Crackers (Basic Cheese Crackers)
Cuisine: From Scratch
Ingredients: 150 g All-purpose flour; 100 g Shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 80 g Unsalted butter (cold, cubed); 3–4 tbsp Cold water; ½ tsp Salt; 1 tsp Paprika or herbs (optional)

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Homemade Crackers (Basic Cheese Crackers)

Nutrition (per serving)

150Calories

4 gProtein

12 gCarbs

10 gFat

1 gSugar

400 mgSalt

Ingredients

150 g All-purpose flour
100 g Shredded sharp cheddar cheese
80 g Unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
3–4 tbsp Cold water
½ tsp Salt
1 tsp Paprika or herbs (optional)

Method

In food processor or bowl, combine flour + salt + optional paprika/herbs → pulse or stir.
Add cold cubed butter → pulse or cut in until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Add shredded cheese → pulse briefly to incorporate.
Add cold water 1 tbsp at a time → pulse/mix until dough just comes together (do not overmix).
Form dough into disc → wrap in plastic → refrigerate 30–60 minutes to firm.
Preheat oven to 190 °C (375 °F) → roll dough on floured surface to 2–3 mm thick → cut into squares or shapes with knife or cutter.
Place on parchment-lined baking sheet → prick with fork to prevent puffing → bake 10–15 minutes until golden and crisp (watch closely to avoid burning).
Cool on wire rack → store in airtight container up to 1 week — crispy, cheesy homemade crackers.