Chef John's Cheesy Crackers

Prep Time::20 mins

Cook Time::15 mins

Additional Time::45 mins

Total Time:: 1 hr 20 mins

Servings::36

Yield::3 dozen crackers

Ingredients

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Original recipe (1X) yields 36 servings

½ teaspoon vegetable oil

2 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature

¾ cup lightly packed shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

⅓ cup lightly packed freshly shredded Parmesan cheese

½ teaspoon paprika

1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste

¼ teaspoon salt

½ cup all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon cold water, or as needed

Directions

Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly grease with vegetable oil.

Place butter into a mixing bowl; add Cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, paprika, cayenne pepper, and salt. Mix together with the back of a spatula until thoroughly combined.

Mix flour into cheese mixture with a fork until crumbly. Sprinkle in cold water, 1 or 2 drops at a time, and mix with spatula until it comes together in a dough that holds its shape when squeezed.

Transfer dough to a work surface and press into a thick, flattened disk. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Roll dough out on a floured work surface to about 1/8-inch thick. Use a pizza cutter to cut 1-inch wide strips from the dough. Cut strips crosswise into rectangles about 1 1/2-inches long. Use the back of a bamboo skewer to punch 5 small holes into each cracker. Arrange crackers onto prepared baking sheet.

Bake in the preheated oven until crackers are browned and crisp, about 15 minutes. Let stand about 3 minutes for crackers to cool and release from the foil. Let cool completely before serving.

Kris Miller Chef’s Note

This is a half recipe. You should double it to make enough for a party.

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