Cheddar and Herb Crackers

These cheddar and herb crackers are the perfect snack or appetizer. They're easy to make, and they're packed with flavor. The sharp cheddar cheese and fresh herbs give them a bold, savory taste. And the buttermilk makes them light and flaky.

I've always loved cheddar and herb crackers. But I've never been able to find a recipe that I really loved. They were either too bland, or too dry, or too crumbly. So I decided to create my own recipe. And after a lot of trial and error, I finally came up with the perfect cracker. It's cheesy, it's herby, it's light, and it's flaky. It's everything I've ever wanted in a cheddar and herb cracker.

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 12 | Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups (180g) all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup (1 stick; 113g) unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
• 1/2 cup (120ml) buttermilk
• 1 cup (120g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs (such as thyme, rosemary, or chives)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. Use your fingers to work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Stir in the buttermilk, cheddar cheese, and herbs.
5. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for a few minutes until it comes together.
6. Roll out the dough to a thickness of about 1/4 inch.
7. Use a cookie cutter or a sharp knife to cut out the crackers.
8. Place the crackers on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Why It Works

• The combination of sharp cheddar cheese and fresh herbs gives these crackers a bold, savory flavor.
• The buttermilk makes the crackers light and flaky.
• Rolling out the dough to a thickness of 1/4 inch ensures that the crackers are evenly cooked.
• Using a cookie cutter or a sharp knife to cut out the crackers gives them a clean, professional look.