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Homemade Cheese Crackers (No Additives)

Easy homemade cheesy crackers made with real cheese. A crisp, savoury snack that’s budget-friendly and perfect for lunchboxes or platters.
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Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Chill time:30 minutes
Total Time:1 hour

Ingredients

  • 170 g mild cheese grated (about 2½ cups)
  • 60 g parmesan cheese grated (about ¾ cup)
  • 60 g cold butter chopped
  • 1 cup plain flour
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1-2 Tbsp cold water

Instructions

  • Add the grated cheeses, butter, flour, salt, onion powder, and garlic powder to a food processor.
  • Pulse until the mixture looks crumbly and evenly combined.
  • With the processor running, add the cold water a little at a time until the dough just comes together.
  • Tip the dough out, press into a disc, wrap in cling film, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 190°C fan bake and line a baking tray with baking paper.
  • Roll the dough out very thin on a lightly floured bench.
  • Cut into small squares and place on the tray. Prick each cracker with a fork.
  • Bake for 12–15 minutes, until golden and crisp.
  • Cool completely on a rack before storing.

Notes

Stacey's Kitchen Tips:
  • Rolling the dough thin is the key to really crisp crackers. Thicker dough gives a more biscuit-style result.
  • If the dough cracks while rolling, let it sit at room temperature for a couple of minutes and try again.
  • A mix of cheeses works well here, especially if you’re using up small amounts from the fridge.
 
Notes & Substitutions:
  • Add a pinch of smoked paprika for a deeper flavour.
  • Mix in dried herbs like rosemary or thyme.
  • Swap parmesan for another hard cheese if needed.
  • Leave out the onion powder if you prefer a plainer cracker.
Servings: 4 cups of crackers
Author: Farmers Wife Homestead