Sourdough Cheese Crackers (like Cheez-Its)

A wholesome twist on the classic Cheez-It flavor everyone loves
Author: Whole Shenanigans
Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 35 minutes
Ferment Time: 12 hours
Total: 12 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 12

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sourdough discard
  • 2 Tbsp butter, cold and cubed
  • 1 cup extra sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 tsp salt (plus extra for sprinkling)
  • 1/4 tsp paprika

Instructions

Ferment the Dough

  • In a mixing bowl, combine flour and sourdough discard.
  • Mix until it forms a ball of dough. Add 1–2 tablespoons cold water if too dry.
  • Cover and let sit 8–12 hours at room temperature.

Add Butter, Cheese, and Seasoning

  • After fermentation, knead in cold butter cubes until evenly distributed.
  • Add the cheese, salt, and paprika until evenly distributed.
  • Chill dough 15–30 minutes if too soft to roll.

Roll & Cut

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Roll dough very thin between two sheets of parchment.
  • Cut into 1-inch squares.
  • Optional: Poke a small hole in the center of each cracker with a skewer or toothpick (classic Cheez-It style).
  • Optional: Spray with water and sprinkle lightly with salt.

Bake

  • Bake 35 minutes, until golden and crispy.
  • Cool completely on a wire rack — crackers crisp as they cool.

Video

Notes

-Sometimes the edges cook a bit faster, so you may need to break them off partway through baking.

Nutrition

Calories: 128kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 241mg | Potassium: 24mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 206IU | Calcium: 118mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition values are approximate and may vary.

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