Description
Make homemade sourdough Cheez Its with this simple recipe.
Ingredients
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- 4 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 oz cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1/2 cup sourdough discard, unfed
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 tablespoons cold water (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a food processor, combine cheddar cheese, butter, sourdough discard, flour, salt, paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using).
- Pulse until the mixture forms a coarse, crumbly dough. If the dough seems too dry, add cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until it comes together.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface.
- Roll the dough out to about 1/8 inch thickness.
- Use a knife or pizza cutter to cut the dough into small squares.
- Transfer the squares to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Use a toothpick or skewer to poke a hole in the center of each square.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the crackers are firm.
- Let the crackers cool completely on the baking sheet before serving.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Notes
- For a sharper flavor, use extra-sharp cheddar cheese.
- Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to your preference.
- If you don’t have a food processor, you can mix the ingredients by hand using a pastry blender or your fingers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ounce
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg