Cheesy Crackers

Ingredients

Instructions

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   � teaspoon vegetable oil 2 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature � cup lightly packed shredded shar p Cheddar cheese cup lightly packed freshly shredded Parmesan cheese � teaspoon paprika 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste � teaspoon salt � cup all-pur pose our 1 tablespoon cold water, or as needed Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly grease with vegetable oil.

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   Place butter into a mixing bowl; add Cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, paprika, cayenne pepper, and salt.

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   Mix together with the back of a spatula until thoroughly combined.

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   Mix our into cheese mixture with a fork until crumbly.

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   Sprinkle in cold water, 1 or 2 drops at a time, and mix with spatula until it comes together in a dough that holds its shape when squeezed.

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   Transfer dough to a work surface and press into a thick, attened disk.

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   Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate 30 minutes.

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   Preheat oven to 375� F Roll dough out on a oured work surface to about 1/8-inch thick.

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   Use a pizza cutter to cut 1-inch wide strips from the dough.

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    Cut strips crosswise into rectangles about 1 1/2inches long.

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    Use the back of a bamboo skewer to punch 5 small holes into each cracker.

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    Arrange crackers onto prepared baking sheet.

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    Bake in the preheated oven until crackers are browned and crisp, about 15 minutes.

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    Let stand about 3 minutes for crackers to cool and release from the foil.

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    Let cool completely before ser ving.