Cheez Its

Cheez Its

• 8 ounces Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese (shredded)
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (cut into cubes)
• 1 cup gluten free flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 tablespoons Ice water

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350° F.
2. Pulse everything (except water) together in the food
3. processor until the dough resembles coarse sand.
4. Pulse in ice water 2 tablespoons at a time. You may
5. need to add a little more if the dough looks dry. Remove the dough from the processor, form into a disk, flatten slightly, and wrap in plastic. Chill for at least 20 minutes.
6. Roll the chilled dough out on a lightly floured work surface. You may want to work with half of the dough at a time. Roll to a very thin (about 1/4&34; inch) rectangle then cut in to 1&34; by 1" squares. Crimp the edges with a fork and using a skewer, dock a hole in the center.
7. Place on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet or silpat. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until crispy.
8. Helpful Tips:
9. 1. The classic flavor is Cheddar, but any semi-firm cheese could be used (Havarti, Colby, etc.)
10. 2. Let the cheesy dough rest in the refrigerator until firm