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Sourdough Discard Cheese Crackers

Sourdough Discard Cheese Crackers

These incredible crackers are a crispy, savory snack made with leftover sourdough starter, sharp cheese, and simple pantry ingredients for a delicious, no-waste treat.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Chill Time 20 minutes
Total Time 48 minutes
Course Snacks
Cuisine American
Servings 6 crackers
Calories 225 kcal

Equipment

  • USA Pan Bakeware Half Sheet Pan

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cheddar cheese, chopped 8oz block
  • cup flat sourdough discard
  • 2 tablespoon unsalted butter, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon ranch dressing seasoning mix
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ cup all purpose flour
  • flaky sea salt optional for the top of cracker

Instructions
 

  • Blend all ingredients in a food processor, except for the flaky sea salt. If you prefer a less salty cracker, cut the salt amount in half.
  • Place dough onto plastic wrap and place in the fridge for at least 20 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350F.
  • Remove the dough from the fridge and split it in half. Roll out half the dough as thin as possible. I prefer to roll out on a silicone baking mat but you can also use parchment paper. The thinner the better for a crispier cracker.
  • Cut the crackers in 1" squares with a bench scraper or a pasta cutter.
  • Poke a hole in the middle of each cracker with a toothpick.
  • Sprinkle the crackers with flaky sea salt.
  • Do not separate the crackers. Place the parchment paper on a baking sheet and bake for 15-18 minutes.
  • Repeat with the other half of the dough. If you bake the 2 trays together, rotate the trays halfway through.
  • After the cheez-its bake let them sit in the turned off oven with the door slightly ajar. This will allow them more time to dry out resulting in a crispier cracker.

Notes

These crackers are made using leftover sourdough starter to minimize waste. Adjust salt to taste for a less salty version.

Nutrition

Serving: 1crackerCalories: 225kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 10gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 635mgPotassium: 41mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 494IUCalcium: 269mgIron: 1mg
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