Cheese Snack Crackers
Food Pprocessor
1-½ inch round cookie cutter (optional)
Parchment or wax paper
Sheet pans
1.
In a food processor, pulse together the flour, cornstarch, paprika, sugar, salt, and cheese. Be sure to use the finest setting on your grater for the cheese. Add the cold butter, and continue pulsing until the dough forms a ball. This may take a few minutes, but it should come together without needing any water.
2.
Divide the dough into two balls. Place each between two pieces of parchment or wax paper, then roll out to ¼-inch thickness. Slide the dough onto baking sheets and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
3.
Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Line two sheet pans with parchment paper or Silpat.
4.
Using a cookie cutter, cut the dough into rounds and place them on the lined baking sheets. Gather the scraps, roll them out again, and cut more rounds.
5.
Bake the crackers until golden brown, about 15 to 18 minutes, rotating the pans halfway through. Store the crackers in an airtight container for up to a week.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups finely grated Gruyère cheese
- 10 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, in ¼ inch cubes
Cook's Notes
These homemade cheesy crackers are the perfect accompaniment to Fromage fort. Crisp and savory, they’re great for pairing with spreads, soups, or just enjoying on their own.