Homemade Cheez-Its

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 180 degree C. and line baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a bowl mix cheddar cheese, 1/2 tsp salt and the softened butter.

3. 3

   Add gradually all purpose flour and mix until dough forms like little fluffy clumps.

4. 4

   While mixing adds ice water and mix until a soft dough forms.

5. 5

   Divide the dough into 2 portions and form into a disk shape and wrap in plastic. Keep in refrigerate the dough for about 30 minutes.

6. 6

   Roll the dough on floured surface into about 1/8 inches thick.

7. 7

   Cut the dough into 1 inch squares with help of pastry cutter.

8. 8

   Shift cheez-its onto the parchment paper, using a toothpick make a hole in the center of each square then sprinkle rest of the salt on top.

9. 9

   Bake for about 7 - 10 minutes or until they have puffed up and the edges begin to brown. Let cool before eating.

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