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Cheesy Homemade Sourdough Cheez

Cheesy Homemade Sourdough Cheez-It's a Crunchy Snack Delight

Create irresistibly cheesy homemade sourdough cheez-its with pantry staples, perfect for snack cravings and reducing kitchen waste.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 10 crackers
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crackers
  • 2 cups Cheddar Cheese Grated
  • 1 cup Sourdough Discard
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Cold and cubed
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Or gluten-free blend
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Optional
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder To taste
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Flaky salt recommended
For Finishing
  • 1 tablespoon Flaky Salt For sprinkling

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • cookie cutters
  • baking sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by grating 2 cups of fresh cheddar cheese finely.
  2. Cut ½ cup of cold unsalted butter into small cubes.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated cheese, sourdough discard, and cubed butter.
  4. Gradually mix in 1 cup of flour, along with garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
  5. Lightly flour your work surface and roll the dough to a thickness of about ⅛ inch.
  6. Using cookie cutters or a knife, cut the rolled-out dough into desired shapes.
  7. Sprinkle the cut crackers generously with flaky salt.
  8. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for about 20 minutes.
  9. Let the crackers cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 5crackersCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container to maintain crunch, and can be frozen for up to 2 months.

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