Sourdough Cheese Crackers
Crunchy and flavorful sourdough cheese crackers made with natural fermentation, perfect for a savory snack or appetizer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: 30 crackers
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sourdough starter (discard or active)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 tbsp cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder (optional)
- 1-2 tbsp cold water (if needed)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the sourdough starter, shredded cheddar, flour, salt, and garlic powder.
- Cut in cold butter using a pastry cutter or fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- If the dough is too dry, add cold water 1 tablespoon at a time until it forms a firm dough.
- Roll out dough between two sheets of parchment paper to about 1/8-inch thickness.
- Cut into desired shapes using a knife or cookie cutter and place on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes or until crackers turn golden brown and crisp.
- Remove from oven and cool completely on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, sprinkle crackers with a little paprika or freshly ground black pepper before baking.