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Cheese Crackers with Bagel or Italian Seasoning Recipe

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These homemade cheese crackers combine sharp cheddar and pecorino romano cheeses with a buttery, flaky dough, seasoned with your choice of everything bagel or Italian seasoning. Perfectly thin and crispy, these savory crackers are baked to golden perfection and make a great snack or appetizer.

Ingredients

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Cheese and Butter Mixture

  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 6 oz. white sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
  • 3 oz. pecorino romano cheese (shredded)

Dry Ingredients

  • 1.25 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Additional Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons cold water
  • 1 tablespoon everything bagel seasoning or Italian seasoning

Instructions

  1. Combine Butter and Cheeses: Place the unsalted butter, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, and shredded pecorino romano cheese into the mixing bowl of a stand mixer. Mix on medium to high speed for 5-6 minutes until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: Add 1 teaspoon of kosher salt to the all-purpose flour and whisk together. Slowly add this flour mixture to the bowl with the butter and cheese on low speed. The mixture will begin to turn into a dry crumble.
  3. Add Water to Form Dough: Gradually add the cold water by the teaspoon to the flour mixture while mixing. Continue until a dough forms.
  4. Chill Dough: Divide the dough into two balls and flatten each into a disk. Wrap each disk tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the dough to firm up.
  5. Preheat Oven: Remove the dough from the refrigerator and preheat your oven to 375ºF (190ºC).
  6. Roll Out Dough: Place a piece of parchment paper on the counter and roll out one disk of dough into a large rectangle less than ⅛ inch thick. Ensure the dough is very thin for crispy crackers.
  7. Season Dough: Sprinkle the chosen seasoning (everything bagel or Italian seasoning) evenly over the rolled dough. Use a rolling pin to gently press the seasoning into the dough.
  8. Cut Crackers: Using a ruler, measure and mark 1-inch wide by 7-8 inch long strips. Carefully cut straight lines along the markings using a pizza or pastry cutter, avoiding cutting the parchment paper.
  9. Arrange on Baking Sheet: Transfer the parchment paper with dough strips onto a large baking sheet, spacing the crackers so they are not touching.
  10. Freeze Before Baking: Place the baking sheet into the freezer for 15-20 minutes to firm up the crackers, which helps maintain their shape during baking.
  11. Bake Crackers: Bake the crackers at 375ºF (190ºC) for 15-17 minutes or until they turn golden brown on the edges.
  12. Cool Crackers: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and immediately lift the parchment paper off the baking sheet, placing it onto a cooling rack to cool the crackers evenly and prevent sogginess.

Notes

  • The dough must be rolled very thin (less than ⅛ inch) to achieve the desired crispy texture.
  • Chilling and freezing the dough before baking helps keep cracker shapes crisp and prevents spreading.
  • You can substitute the seasoning with other herbs or spices to customize the flavor to your liking.
  • Store baked crackers in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain freshness.
  • If you don’t have a stand mixer, you can mix the ingredients by hand but it may take longer to thoroughly combine the butter and cheese.

Keywords: cheese crackers, cheddar crackers, homemade crackers, savory snack, baked crackers, pecorino romano, everything bagel seasoning

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