In search of a scrumptious 4th of July snack? One thing fancy to serve with cocktails? Make my simple tacky Star Crackers! These lovable crackers certain would jazz up an Independence Day cheese board.
I’m obsessive about these little crackers. I often make them as spherical crackers however I made a decision to chop them out into star shapes for a 4th of July pool social gathering with my mates and we couldn’t cease consuming them. They’re so addictive and really easy to make!
Don’t use pre-grated cheese. The coating will negatively have an effect on your cracker. Take a pair further minutes to grate your individual cheese; it’s price it. A meals processor is the quickest technique to make the dough, which accurately comes collectively in minutes. Each time I make these I believe, I’m doing this each week. They’re that tasty and that simple!
Star Crackers
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
1 Tbsp contemporary thyme leaves
6 oz white cheddar cheese (2 cups grated)
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
2-3 Tbsp ice water
- Place the flour, salt and thyme in a meals processor; cowl and pulse till blended.
- Grate white cheddar cheese and add to meals processor with softened butter. Cowl and pulse till combination resembles moist sand.
- Add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, pulsing after every addition till the dough simply holds collectively when pinched.
- Divide dough in half. Form into two disks; wrap every in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for no less than half-hour.
- Warmth oven to 375°F.
- Roll out one disk of dough on a flippantly floured floor to 1/8-inch thick. Minimize out into stars with a small star cookie cutter. Place 1 inch aside on a baking sheet.
- Bake for about 12 minutes or till golden brown. Cool for five minutes earlier than eradicating to a wire rack. Cool utterly. Repeat with remaining dough. Retailer crackers in an hermetic container for as much as three days.
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