Homemade Cheez-Its
Homemade Cheez-Its are a simple snack that is perfect for stuffing into lunchboxes.
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 3 tablespoons cold butter (cut into small pieces)
- 1 tablespoon shortening
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons ice cold water
Steps
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In a food processor, add the cheese, flour, butter, shortening, and salt. Pulse several times to combine.
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Gradually add cold water until the dough forms a ball, you may not need all of the water. The dough should not be sticky. Form the dough into a 4-inch disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate 30 minutes.
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Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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On a well floured surface, roll out the dough to ⅛-inch thickness. With a pastry wheel or a sharp knife, cut the dough into 1-inch squares and use a skewer or toothpick to poke a hole in the center of each.
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Bake for 19-23 minutes or until light brown at the edges. Transfer to a cooling rack and cool completely.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (17% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| sharp cheddar cheese | 8 ounces | Rp 30.000/170g | Rp 141.176 |
| cold butter | 3 tablespoons | - | - |
| shortening | 1 tablespoon | - | - |
| sea salt | 1 teaspoon | - | - |
| all-purpose flour | 1 cup | - | - |
| ice cold water | 2 tablespoons | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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