Cheese Crackers

Health score
34%
Cheese Crackers
45 min.
1
1090kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your snacking game with a delightful homemade treat? These Cheese Crackers are not only easy to make but also pack a flavorful punch that will leave your taste buds dancing. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or as a satisfying snack, these crackers are a fantastic way to enjoy the rich, savory taste of cheese in a crispy, crunchy form.

Imagine biting into a perfectly baked cracker that combines the nutty flavor of firm cheese with the creamy richness of soft cheese. The dough is simple to prepare, and whether you choose to use a stand mixer or a food processor, the result is a wonderfully elastic dough that bakes into golden, crispy squares. With just a few basic ingredients, you can create a snack that is not only delicious but also satisfying, with a caloric breakdown that makes it a hearty option for any meal.

These Cheese Crackers are incredibly versatile; enjoy them on their own, pair them with your favorite dips, or serve them alongside a charcuterie board for a touch of elegance. The best part? They are made from scratch, allowing you to control the flavors and ingredients. So, gather your kitchen tools and get ready to impress your friends and family with this irresistible homemade snack!

Ingredients

  • 6.8 ounces bread flour 
  • ounce cheese firm finely grated
  • ounces cheese soft cut in cubes
  • teaspoon yeast instant
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoon sugar 
  • 0.5 cup water 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • baking paper
  • oven
  • plastic wrap
  • stand mixer
  • pizza cutter
  • pastry cutter

Directions

  1. Combine all of the ingredients in the bowl of your stand mixer. Knead with the dough hook until the dough is elastic. It won't be completely smooth because of the bits of cheese, but that's fine.
  2. This would also work really well in the food processor, and the dough would be a bit smoother since the processor blade would do a better job of integrating the cheese. If you use the food processor, put all the ingredients except the water into the processor bowl, pulse a few times, then leave the processor running and add the water slowly, as fast as the flour can absorb it. Once the dough forms a ball, let it process another 30 seconds or so, then check for elasticity.
  3. Leave the dough in the stand mixer bowl (or, if you used the food processor, transfer it to a clean bowl) and cover with plastic wrap. Set aside for an hour.
  4. Preheat the oven to 250 degrees and have 2 baking sheets and parchment paper ready.
  5. Divide the dough in half, and roll each half into a thin rectangle (it doesn't have to be perfect) about 14x17 inches.
  6. Place the dough on the parchment sheets and dock it (use a dough docker or stab it with a fork all over) to keep it from puffing too much when it bakes.
  7. With a pastry cutter, pizza cutter, or similar tool, cut the dough into roughly 1-inch squares. It's fine if they're not even, and you don't need to separate the pieces completely - the crackers will shrink apart a bit as they bake and will break apart at the cuts easily once they're crisp.
  8. Slide the parchment sheets with the dough onto the baking sheets.
  9. Bake at 250 degrees for 30 minutes. The crackers should be beginning to brown just a little bit. Rotate the pans if they are browning unevenly.
  10. Turn the oven off, and leave the crackers in the oven for another 30-60 minutes. They will continue to brown a little and become crisp and dry, but watch them carefully - if your oven retains heat really well, you risk browning them too much. If that's the case, you can crack the oven door open a bit to let some of the heat out.
  11. They will continue to dry as they cool, but you want them mostly dry before you remove them from the oven - they should be crisp and not squishy.
  12. Remove them from the oven and let them cool completely before storing them. I like to leave them out in the air for at least a day to make sure they're completely dry and crisp. It's also easier to snack on them that way.

Nutrition Facts

Calories1090kcal
Protein13.91%
Fat27.5%
Carbs58.59%

Properties

Glycemic Index
191.09
Glycemic Load
99.32
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
31.759565287634%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:1090.12kcal
54.51%
Fat:33.27g
51.19%
Saturated Fat:17.48g
109.27%
Carbohydrates:159.51g
53.17%
Net Carbohydrates:151.69g
55.16%
Sugar:14.79g
16.44%
Cholesterol:85.62mg
28.54%
Sodium:960.79mg
41.77%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:37.87g
75.73%
Selenium:89.89µg
128.41%
Vitamin B1:1.49mg
99.62%
Folate:355µg
88.75%
Manganese:1.56mg
78.2%
Vitamin B2:0.85mg
50.15%
Phosphorus:452.57mg
45.26%
Vitamin B3:6.8mg
34.02%
Fiber:7.82g
31.28%
Calcium:291.76mg
29.18%
Vitamin B5:2.9mg
28.98%
Zinc:3.92mg
26.12%
Copper:0.44mg
22.02%
Vitamin A:1049.36IU
20.99%
Magnesium:68.28mg
17.07%
Vitamin B6:0.3mg
15.11%
Iron:2.1mg
11.67%
Potassium:402.99mg
11.51%
Vitamin E:1.47mg
9.77%
Vitamin B12:0.43µg
7.23%
Vitamin K:2.49µg
2.37%
Vitamin D:0.17µg
1.13%