cheddar crackers

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Barbara Arledge Bynum
Woodville, AL

Found this recipe in a very old recipe book, when women made their own crackers! I thought this was a wonderful way to adjust sodium and/or eliminate MSG from the crackers we eat, since MSG causes headaches for some in my family!

(1 rating)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 1 Hr
cook time 10 Min

Ingredients For cheddar crackers

  • 1/2 c
    butter or margarine
  • 1 1/2 c
    unbleached flour; sifted
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1 pinch
    cayenne pepper
  • 2 c
    cheddar; extra sharp, finely grated.

How To Make cheddar crackers

  • 1
    Stir the dry ingredients into a bowl and then cut in the butter to resemble cornmeal.
  • 2
    Blend in the cheddar cheese with a fork until well blended.
  • 3
    Mix in the remaining ingredients and shape into 1 and 1/2-inch to 2-inch rolls.
  • 4
    Chill for 30 to 40 minutes in the refrigerator.
  • 5
    Slice each roll into slices about 1/4-inch thick.
  • 6
    Bake on an ungreased cookie sheet at 400 degrees F for about 10 minutes.
  • 7
    Remove from cookie sheet and let cool. Store the cooled crackers in airtight containers in a cool place. They will keep for several weeks this way and if you freeze them, they will last indefinitely.

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