Homemade Cheese Crackers

Makes 128 small crackers

1 hr 20 min + chilling

Crisp, buttery cheddar crackers made from a simple dough, cut into squares and baked until golden.

prepPreheat oven to 350°F / 177°C
prepLine 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats
170 g sharp yellow cheddar cheese, shredded	Process cheese, flour, cornstarch & salt	Add butter, process until resembles wet sand	Add water, pulse until dough forms clumps	Pat into 2 squares, wrap & chill 45 min	Roll out, trim to 8-inch squares, cut into 1-inch strips	Poke hole in each cracker, sprinkle with sea salt	Bake 350°F / 177°C, 16–18 min until golden	Cool completely on baking sheet
125 g all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
85 g unsalted butter, cold and cut into 6 pieces
2 tablespoons cold water
sea salt for sprinkling (optional)

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