Cheez-Its

By melissaf

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling out the dough
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 cup vegetable oil

Details

Adapted from food52.com

Preparation

Step 1

Makes approximately 120 one-inch crackers

In a food processor, pulse the flour, baking powder, salt, and paprika together 3 to 5 times, until just combined. Add the cheddar cheese and pulse 15 to 20 times, or until the cheese is finely chopped. With the motor running, slowly pour in the vegetable oil and continue to process just until all the oil is incorporated. Wrap the dough in plastic, shaping it into a disk. Freeze for 2 hours, or until the dough just gives when pressed but holds its shape when picked up.

Preheat the oven to 450°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Unwrap the dough and divide in two equal pieces. Place half of the dough on a piece of parchment paper and shape into a rectangle with your hands. Lightly sprinkle the top of the dough with flour and roll out, keeping the rectangle shape, to a thickness of just under 1/4 inch. Using a pizza cutter or metal bench scraper, cut the dough into 1-inch squares. Transfer the squares on the parchment to the prepared baking sheet and carefully separate them, spacing them evenly, about 1 inch apart. Repeat with the second batch of dough.

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