Sourdough Discard Cheez Its
These homemade sourdough discard Cheez-Its are crisp, cheesy, and incredibly easy to make. Rolled thin and baked until golden, they’re the perfect savory snack and a great way to use up extra sourdough discard.
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Servings: 140 crackers
Equipment
- pastry wheel
Ingredients
- 1½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ¾ cup sourdough discard unfed
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons butter softened, cubed
- ½-1 teaspoon garlic salt to taste
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Coarse or flaky salt for topping
Instructions
Make the dough
- Add the shredded cheddar, sourdough discard, flour, butter, garlic salt, and paprika to the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until the mixture comes together and resembles a crumbly dough.
Chill the dough
- Turn the dough out onto the counter and use your hands to gently press it into a disc. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 20-30 minutes, or up to a few hours. Chilling helps the crackers hold their shape and bake evenly.
Preheat & prepare
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare two baking sheets. You'll use the parchment paper that you are rolling the dough out on to bake on the baking sheet.
Roll out the dough
- Split the dough ball in half and roll each separately. Place between two pieces of parchment paper and roll each out to about ⅛-inch thickness. Thinner dough will yield crispier crackers.
Cut the crackers
- Use a pastry wheel or sharp knife to cut the dough into 1-inch squares. Transfer the squares to the prepared baking sheets, leaving a little space between each.
Dock & season
- Use a toothpick or wooden skewer to poke a small hole in the center of each cracker. Lightly sprinkle with coarse or flaky salt.
Bake
- Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the crackers are golden and crisp. Thinner crackers may be done closer to 15 minutes, while thicker crackers may need a bit more time.
Cool
- Let the crackers cool completely on the baking sheet—they’ll continue to crisp as they cool. Break them apart once cooled and serve. Store any leftovers at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 20crackers | Calories: 7kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.4g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.5g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 20mg | Potassium: 1mg | Fiber: 0.01g | Sugar: 0.004g | Vitamin A: 16IU | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.01mg
Calories: 7kcal
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