Homemade Cheez-Its Recipe

Name: Homemade Cheez-Its Recipe
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: For the Dough:; 6 3/4 ounces all-purpose flour (1 1/3 cups; 190g), plus more for dusting; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons (6g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use half as much by volume or use the same weight; 1 (8-ounce; 227g) block cheddar cheese, preferably sharp and yellow, grated finely (see note); 8 ounces heavy cream (1 cup; 225g); For the Egg Wash:; 1 large egg; 1 large egg yolk; 1/2 ounce water (1 tablespoon; 15g); 1/4 teaspoon (1g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt, plus more for sprinkling

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This homemade Cheez-Its recipe uses simple ingredients like cheddar cheese, flour, and heavy cream, resulting in perfectly crispy and cheesy crackers that are even better than the store-bought version. A quick and easy recipe that the whole family will love.

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(Servings: 10)

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For The Dough

6 3/4 ounces all-purpose flour (1 1/3 cups; 190g), plus more for dusting

2 teaspoons baking powder

2 teaspoons sugar

1 1/2 teaspoons (6g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use half as much by volume or use the same weight

1 (8-ounce; 227g) block cheddar cheese, preferably sharp and yellow, grated finely (see note)

8 ounces heavy cream (1 cup; 225g)

For The Egg Wash

1 large egg

1 large egg yolk

1/2 ounce water (1 tablespoon; 15g)

1/4 teaspoon (1g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt, plus more for sprinkling

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Calories

296kcal

14%
Fat

19g

0%
Saturated Fat

11g

0%
Carbohydrates

23g

1%
Fiber

0g

0%
Sugar

1g

0%
Protein

8g

0%
Cholesterol

78mg

3%
Sodium

344mg

17%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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