Sourdough Cheez-Its Snack Crackers (Printable)

Crispy cheesy crackers with tangy sourdough and bold everything seasoning for a flavorful bite.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dough

01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, finely shredded
03 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed
04 - 1/2 cup sourdough starter discard, unfed
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1/4 teaspoon onion powder

→ Topping

08 - 2 tablespoons everything bagel seasoning
09 - 1 tablespoon flaky sea salt, optional
10 - 1 tablespoon olive oil for brushing

# Steps:

01 - In a food processor, pulse flour, cheddar cheese, cold butter, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
02 - Add sourdough starter discard and pulse until a soft dough forms.
03 - Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead briefly until smooth.
04 - Divide dough in half, flatten each into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
05 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
06 - Roll out one dough disk between two sheets of parchment to approximately 1/8-inch thickness.
07 - Brush surface lightly with olive oil. Sprinkle evenly with everything bagel seasoning and flaky sea salt.
08 - Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut dough into 1-inch squares. Transfer squares to prepared baking sheets, spacing them slightly apart.
09 - Repeat rolling, seasoning, and cutting process with remaining dough disk.
10 - Bake for 16 to 18 minutes, rotating pans halfway through, until golden and crisp.
11 - Cool completely on a wire rack before serving or storing in an airtight container.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They actually use up sourdough discard instead of watching it go to waste, and they taste like a gourmet version of store-bought favorites.
  • The everything seasoning is bold enough that people will ask what bakery you bought them from.
  • Homemade means you control exactly how crispy and cheesy they are, plus they stay fresher longer than anything packaged.
02 -
  • Thickness is everything, if your crackers come out chewy instead of crispy, you rolled them too thick, aim for paper thin consistency.
  • Never skip the chill time, warm dough tears easily and doesn't roll smoothly, but chilled dough behaves beautifully.
03 -
  • A pizza cutter is genuinely the best tool for cutting these cleanly, regular knives drag and tear but a pizza cutter glides through with minimal effort.
  • If your everything seasoning settles unevenly during rolling, give the seasoning jar a good shake before sprinkling to make sure you're getting a balanced mix of all the seeds and salt.
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