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Fiery Homemade Cheez Its Recipe

Fiery Homemade Cheez Its Recipe


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  • Total Time: 1 hour 37 minutes
  • Yield: 9 1x

Description

Crispy, cheesy homemade cheez its deliver a nostalgic snack experience with bold flavors and crunchy texture. Baking enthusiasts can easily recreate this classic American cracker with simple ingredients and a quick preparation method.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 8 ounces (226 grams) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1.25 cups (296 ml) all-purpose flour
  • 0.25 cup (59 ml) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
  • 23 tablespoons (3045 ml) cold water
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) kosher salt
  • Salt for topping

Instructions

  1. Cheese Preparation: Whip sharp cheddar and butter using an electric mixer until light and fully combined, creating a smooth, airy base.
  2. Dough Formation: Gradually blend flour mixture into cheese, transforming the consistency into a crumbly texture. Introduce cold water sparingly to create a cohesive, malleable dough.
  3. Dough Resting: Form the dough into a compact disk, wrap completely in plastic, and refrigerate for one hour to develop robust flavors and optimal texture.
  4. Dough Rolling: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll chilled dough into an ultra-thin rectangular sheet on parchment paper, ensuring a delicate thickness less than ⅛ inch.
  5. Cracker Shaping: Precisely slice dough into uniform 1-inch squares using a ruler and pizza cutter. Puncture each square’s center with a wooden skewer to create traditional perforations.
  6. Seasoning and Baking: Brush crackers with olive oil and generously sprinkle kosher salt. Transfer parchment paper with crackers to baking sheet, maintaining slight separation between pieces.
  7. Finishing: Bake for 15-17 minutes until golden-brown and crispy. Immediately transfer to a cooling rack, allowing crackers to set and achieve ultimate crunchiness.

Notes

  • Chill Dough Strategically: Refrigerating helps develop deeper flavor and prevents spreading, ensuring crisp, structured crackers.
  • Precision Matters: Use a ruler and sharp pizza cutter to create uniform 1-inch squares for consistent baking and professional appearance.
  • Mind the Thickness: Roll dough ultra-thin (less than ⅛ inch) to achieve authentic crispy, light cracker texture that mimics store-bought version.
  • Perforation Technique: Skewer center of each square allows steam to escape, creating signature cheez-it holes and preventing potential puffing during baking.
  • Prep Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 17 minutes
  • Category: Snacks, Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 9
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 0 g
  • Sodium: 200 mg
  • Fat: 10 g
  • Saturated Fat: 6 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 13 g
  • Fiber: 0 g
  • Protein: 3 g
  • Cholesterol: 30 mg