Cheese Crackers with Cheddar Pecorino (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Dough

01 - 75 grams unsalted butter, at room temperature
02 - 170 grams white sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
03 - 85 grams pecorino romano cheese, shredded
04 - 160 grams all-purpose flour
05 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
06 - 60 millilitres cold water

→ Seasoning

07 - 1 tablespoon everything bagel seasoning or Italian seasoning

# Instructions:

01 - Combine unsalted butter, cheddar cheese, and pecorino romano in the bowl of a stand mixer. Mix on medium to high speed for 5 to 6 minutes until the mixture is smooth and thoroughly blended.
02 - Whisk kosher salt with all-purpose flour in a separate bowl. Gradually incorporate the flour mixture into the cheese blend on low speed; continue mixing until the mixture forms a dry crumble.
03 - Add cold water, one teaspoon at a time, to the dough mixture. Continue mixing until a cohesive dough forms.
04 - Divide the dough into two equal portions and shape each into a disc. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
05 - Remove dough from the refrigerator. Preheat oven to 190°C. Roll one disc of dough between parchment paper into a large rectangle less than 3 mm thick.
06 - Sprinkle your preferred seasoning evenly over the rolled dough. Use a rolling pin to press the seasoning gently into the surface.
07 - Using a ruler, measure out 2.5 cm wide by 18 cm long strips of dough. Using a pizza cutter or pastry wheel, cut straight even strips along these markings. Take care not to cut through the parchment paper.
08 - Transfer the sheets of cut dough, still on the parchment, to a large baking tray, ensuring the crackers do not touch. Place the tray in the freezer for 15 to 20 minutes.
09 - Transfer the cold crackers to the preheated oven and bake for 15 to 17 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
10 - Remove the crackers from the oven. Slide the parchment paper with crackers onto a wire rack and allow them to cool completely.

# Notes:

01 - Chilling the dough ensures cleaner cuts and maximizes the crackers' crisp texture.

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