Homemade Goldfish Crackers
Homemade Goldfish Crackers
Ingredients
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, 1 stick, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
In the bowl of a food processor, combine the cubed sharp cheddar cheese, cubed unsalted butter, and fine sea salt. Pulse until the mixture is crumbly and resembles coarse meal, about 30 seconds.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Add the all-purpose flour to the food processor. Pulse a few times to combine.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
With the food processor running, gradually add the cold water through the feed tube, one tablespoon at a time, until the dough comes together and forms a cohesive ball. Be careful not to overmix.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Remove the dough from the food processor and flatten it into a rectangular or square shape on a large piece of plastic wrap. Wrap tightly and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 24 hours, to allow the dough to firm up.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Once chilled, remove the dough from the refrigerator. Place the dough, still wrapped in plastic, onto a clean work surface. Place another piece of plastic wrap over the dough. Using a rolling pin, roll out the dough evenly until it is very thin, about 1/16 inch thick.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Remove the top layer of plastic wrap from the rolled dough. Carefully transfer the rolled-out dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Remove the remaining plastic wrap from the dough.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Using a pizza cutter or a sharp knife, first cut the dough into long, even strips, then cut across the strips to create small, uniform square or rectangular cracker shapes (approximately 1 inch by 1 inch).
⏱️ 5 min
- 9
Using a chopstick or a similar small, round tool, gently poke a hole in the center of each cracker.
⏱️ 5 min
- 10
Bake the crackers in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crisp. Keep a close eye on them as they can burn quickly due to their thinness.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 375
- 11
Remove the baked crackers from the oven. Allow them to cool completely on the baking sheet before transferring to an airtight container. They will crisp up further as they cool.
⏱️ 2 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Homemade Goldfish Crackers
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, 1 stick, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
In the bowl of a food processor, combine the cubed sharp cheddar cheese, cubed unsalted butter, and fine sea salt. Pulse until the mixture is crumbly and resembles coarse meal, about 30 seconds.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Add the all-purpose flour to the food processor. Pulse a few times to combine.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
With the food processor running, gradually add the cold water through the feed tube, one tablespoon at a time, until the dough comes together and forms a cohesive ball. Be careful not to overmix.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Remove the dough from the food processor and flatten it into a rectangular or square shape on a large piece of plastic wrap. Wrap tightly and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 24 hours, to allow the dough to firm up.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Once chilled, remove the dough from the refrigerator. Place the dough, still wrapped in plastic, onto a clean work surface. Place another piece of plastic wrap over the dough. Using a rolling pin, roll out the dough evenly until it is very thin, about 1/16 inch thick.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Remove the top layer of plastic wrap from the rolled dough. Carefully transfer the rolled-out dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Remove the remaining plastic wrap from the dough.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Using a pizza cutter or a sharp knife, first cut the dough into long, even strips, then cut across the strips to create small, uniform square or rectangular cracker shapes (approximately 1 inch by 1 inch).
⏱️ 5 min - 9
Using a chopstick or a similar small, round tool, gently poke a hole in the center of each cracker.
⏱️ 5 min - 10
Bake the crackers in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crisp. Keep a close eye on them as they can burn quickly due to their thinness.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 375 - 11
Remove the baked crackers from the oven. Allow them to cool completely on the baking sheet before transferring to an airtight container. They will crisp up further as they cool.
⏱️ 2 min