Homemade Crackers

The other night, while obsessing thinking about this blog, I suddenly realized that I have yet to post the one recipe that truly got me kick-started in making as many things from scratch as I could. The boys and I made these crackers (recipe found at kimberlys-cup.blogspot) and really enjoyed them. Crackers are a staple in a toddler's diet (okay, in my diet, too), so we were pleasently surprised to know we could make our own, tasty, additive/preservative free ones. Here's the recipe. Enjoy!

Homemade Crackers

• 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
• 1 cup flour (we prefer AP, but try whole wheat for yourself!)
• 4 tbsp butter
• 1/2 tsp salt, plus more to sprinkle on top
• dash of paprika and cayenne pepper, to taste
• 1/4 c water

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease.
2. Add all ingredients to bowl of food processor, except water. Process for a few seconds, then add water and blend an additional 10 seconds.
3. Dump mixture onto cookie sheet. Using your hands, press dough together and being to smooth/spread it out on cookie sheet. Next, place a pc of waxed paper over the dough and roll out to fit cookie sheet, using a rolling pin. Remove wax paper and sprinkle with a little salt (gently pat or roll salt on crackers). Finally, carefully cut crackers to desired shape, using a pizza cutter or pastry wheel.
4. Bake in preheated oven for 8-12 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Watch closely, so they don't burn!
5. Allow to cool before carefully removing from pan. Make sure they are completely cool before storing in air-tight containers. ENJOY!