Homemade Cheese Crackers

• shredded cheddar cheese8 oz
• unsalted butter4 tablespoon
• salt1 teaspoon
• flour4½ oz
• ice water2 tablespoon

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C).

2. 2

   Using a hand mixer or standing mixer, combine cheese, butter, and salt in a large bowl.

3. 3

   Once combined, mix in the flour and add the ice water one tablespoon at a time.

4. 4

   The dough should hold together but crumble apart if you break it up in your hand.

5. 5

   If it seems too dry, add a little more ice water.

6. 6

   Separate dough into two halves and pack together into discs.

7. 7

   Wrap in parchment paper and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

8. 8

   Roll out dough to ⅛ of an inch (½ cm), pinching the cracks on the ends.

9. 9

   Cut into 1 inch x 1 inch (2 ½ x 2 ½ cm) squares and pierce a hole in the middle of each square for ventilation during baking.

10. 10

    Place the separated crackers on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.

11. 11

    Bake for 13 minutes, or until golden brown.

12. 12

    Enjoy!