baking essentials: cheez-it breadcrumbs

How To Make baking essentials: cheez-it breadcrumbs

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  PREP/PREPARE
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  You will need a food processor or mini prep to make this recipe.
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  If you want to make these into crackers, then reduce all the dry spices from 1/2 to 1/4 teaspoons each.
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  Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
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  Place a rack in the middle position and preheat the oven to 350f (175c).
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  Add the dry ingredients to a food processor and give it a few pulses to combine.
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  Add about a quarter of the eggs, cheese, and butter, then give a few pulses.
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  Repeat until all the ingredients are combined, and the dough forms into a cohesive ball.
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  Add a sheet of parchment paper to a baking sheet and spread the dough evenly across the bottom of the sheet.
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  Toss into the preheated oven and bake for about 10 – 12 minutes.
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  If you are making these into cracker, then remove them from the oven, cut into squares, and continue with the next step.
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  Lower the temperature to 325f (165c) and bake for another 10 minutes.
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  Remove from the oven and allow to cool. They should be crisp and dry.
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  Break up and toss into a food processor.
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  Pulse until they resemble breadcrumbs.
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  Throw into a Ziploc freezer bag and place in the freezer until ready to use.
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  PLATE/PRESENT
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  Use when you want to add a bit of cheesy goodness to your breading recipes. Enjoy.
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  Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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