How to Make Homemade Gluten-Free Cheddar Crackers - A Step-by-Step Guide

Crackers are a staple in many households, whether as a snack on their own, as a vehicle for cheese or dip, or as an accompaniment to soups and salads. Unfortunately, store-bought crackers are often packed with preservatives, additives, and gluten, making them less than ideal for those with dietary restrictions or a desire for healthier snacking options.

But fear not, because with this recipe for Homemade Gluten-Free Cheddar Crackers, you can enjoy the crispy, cheesy goodness of cracke...

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Ingredients

  • 8 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose baking flour (such as Bob's Red Mill®)
  • 4 tablespoons salted butter, cut into small pieces
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • 3 tablespoons ice cold water

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins
  • Servings: 48
  • Yield: 48 crackers

  • Finely grate Cheddar cheese into the bowl of a food processor. Add flour, butter, salt, seasoned salt, and cayenne; pulse until mixture resembles sand. Add water and pulse until dough comes together.
  • Form dough into a ball, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat.
  • Remove dough from the refrigerator and roll out to a 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into squares with a pizza cutter. Poke a small hole in the center of each square with a wooden skewer. Transfer crackers to the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 15 to 17 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool before eating and packing up.
  • Nutrition

    37 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 8mg
    • Sodium: 66mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 2g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Calcium: 35mg
    • Potassium: 5mg