Description
Southern cheese delight crackers blend buttery, cheesy goodness with a hint of Southern hospitality. Crispy, savory bites promise a delightful experience that connects you to cherished culinary traditions.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 2 cups (473 ml) freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 ½ cups (180 g) all-purpose flour
- 8 tablespoons (113 g) salted butter, softened
Flavor Enhancers:
- ½ cup (60 g) finely chopped pecans
- 1 teaspoon (6 g) kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon (1 g) cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon (0.5 g) freshly ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon (0.25 g) garlic powder
Instructions
- Combine softened cheese and butter in a spacious mixing vessel, whipping vigorously until the mixture transforms into a light, airy consistency. The blending process should take approximately three minutes to achieve optimal texture.
- Introduce a medley of seasonings – kosher salt, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and garlic powder – directly into the cheese-butter amalgamation. Thoroughly integrate the spices, ensuring an even distribution throughout the mixture.
- Methodically fold in all-purpose flour, incorporating it gradually to prevent clumping. If the dough appears overly dry, introduce minimal quantities of ice water to facilitate proper binding and cohesion.
- Carefully manipulate the dough into two cylindrical formations, each maintaining a uniform diameter of approximately one inch. Encase these logs securely in parchment or plastic wrap, then refrigerate for a minimum of half an hour to stabilize the mixture.
- Activate the oven, calibrating the temperature to 375°F. Prepare pristine baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper, creating an ideal surface for the upcoming culinary creation.
- Extract the chilled dough and slice into delicate rounds, ensuring each piece maintains a consistent thinness of roughly one-eighth inch. Arrange the rounds with precise spacing on the prepared baking sheets.
- Transfer the baking sheets into the preheated oven, allowing the crackers to transform into golden-hued delicacies. Monitor closely for approximately 15 minutes, achieving a perfect crisp and rich coloration.
- Once removed from the oven, carefully transfer the crackers to a cooling rack. Allow them to reach ambient temperature, which will enhance their ultimate crispness and flavor profile.
Notes
- Chill the dough logs beforehand to ensure a crisp, sturdy cracker texture that holds its shape perfectly during baking.
- Shred cheese fresh for maximum flavor intensity and smoother mixing with butter, creating a more delicate cracker base.
- Select high-quality, sharp cheddar cheese to intensify the crackers’ rich, tangy taste profile and enhance overall deliciousness.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg