Sourdough Cheez It Crackers Recipe
Crispy, cheesy, and tangy homemade Cheez It Crackers made with sourdough discard and sharp cheddar cheese — the perfect baked snack for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 8 ozcheddar cheese – shredded
- 1/3 cupsourdough discard (88 g)
- 2 Tbspunsalted butter – cubed
- 1/2 Tbspranch seasoning (optional,5 g)
- 1 tspsalt (5 g)
- 1/2 cupall-purpose flour (65 g)
- Flaky sea salt – optional for topping
Instructions
- In a food processor, blend cheddar cheese, sourdough discard, butter, ranch seasoning, salt, and flour until a dough forms.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for at least 20 minutes to firm it up.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Divide dough in half and roll between parchment sheets to about 1/8 inch thickness.
- Cut the dough into 1-inch squares and poke a small hole in the center of each cracker using a toothpick.
- Sprinkle with flaky sea salt for added crunch.
- Transfer the parchment with the cut dough onto a baking sheet and bake for 15–18 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely before separating the crackers. Store in an airtight jar.
Notes
Use cold butter for extra flakiness.
Chill dough for at least 20 minutes for easier rolling.
Rotate trays halfway through baking for even color.
Watch closely during the final minutes to avoid overbaking.
Cool completely before storing to maintain crispness.
Nutrition
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 0 g
- Fat: 9 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Protein: 5 g