Gluten-Free Homemade Cheez-Its
Recipe Overview
Overview
Making homemade Gluten-Free Cheez-Its is a fun and rewarding process that brings a nostalgic snack into the realm of healthier options. The recipe starts with freshly grated cheddar cheese, which is combined with gluten-free flour and cold butter to create a sandy mixture. Adding water gradually helps form a dough that is then chilled to enhance its texture.
Once the dough is ready, rolling it out between sheets of parchment paper makes it easy to achieve an even thickness. Cutting the dough into squares and baking them until crispy transforms simple ingredients into a delightful snack. The result is a cheesy, crunchy treat that rivals store-bought versions without the added preservatives.
These homemade Cheez-Its not only satisfy cravings but also allow for mindful eating, as you can enjoy them without the guilt often associated with processed snacks. Whether you’re gluten-sensitive or just looking for a fun cooking project, this recipe is sure to impress. Plus, you can experiment with different cheese varieties or seasonings to make them your own!
Recipe Details
Steps & Tips
Into your food processor, add freshly grated cheddar cheese, gluten-free all-purpose flour, cold butter or solid coconut oil, and salt.
Pulse to blend your mixture until it becomes a sandy consistency.
Add water about a tablespoon at a time and adjust the consistency until it becomes a dough.
Remove the dough from the food processor, form it into a disc, wrap it in plastic wrap, and chill in the fridge for about 20 minutes.
Once chilled, cut your dough disc in half and transfer one half back into the fridge.
Roll out the dough on a sheet of floured parchment paper, then place another sheet of parchment on top and roll until thin.
Cut your dough into one-inch squares using a ruler to score the dough.
Transfer the squares onto a baking sheet lined with parchment and sprayed.
Roll out any remaining dough to get all of your crackers.
Before baking, use a skewer or toothpick to poke a hole in the middle of each cracker.
Bake until crispy and lightly browned.
Tip: The browner they are, the crunchier they will become.
Transfer to baking racks to cool.
Tip: Crackers will crisp up more as they cool.
Ingredients
Ingredient: Dairy
→ Substitution: Lactose-Free Cheese
Nutrition
Skill Level
Frequently asked questions
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Interesting Tidbits
- •Homemade Cheez-Its can be made with either gluten-free or regular all-purpose flour.
- •Chilling the dough helps prevent it from sticking when rolling it out.
- •Poking holes in the crackers before baking allows steam to escape, resulting in a crispier texture.
- •The browner the crackers get during baking, the crunchier they will become.
