Picnic Snack Box Sourdough (Printable)

Tangy sourdough Cheez-Its and fresh grapes combined in a portable snack box for easy enjoyment.

# What You'll Need:

→ Sourdough Cheez-Its

01 - 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
02 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
03 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed
04 - 2 tablespoons sourdough starter
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon paprika
07 - 1 to 2 teaspoons cold water, as needed

→ Grapes

08 - 1 1/3 cups seedless red or green grapes, washed and dried

→ Optional Additions

09 - 1 ounce roasted almonds or walnuts
10 - 1.5 ounces dark chocolate squares

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a food processor, combine cheddar, flour, butter, salt, and paprika. Pulse until the mixture becomes crumbly.
03 - Add sourdough starter and pulse until dough begins to form. Add cold water one teaspoon at a time if needed to bring dough together.
04 - Roll out dough between two sheets of parchment paper to approximately 1/8 inch thickness.
05 - Cut dough into 3/4 inch squares using a knife or pizza cutter. Poke a hole in the center of each square with a skewer or fork.
06 - Transfer squares to prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart.
07 - Bake for 16 to 18 minutes until golden and crisp. Cool completely before handling.
08 - Divide baked Cheez-Its and grapes among four containers. Add optional nuts or chocolate if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Uses sourdough discard for a tangy, flavorful twist on classic Cheez-Its
  • Ready in under 40 minutes with simple pantry ingredients
  • Perfectly portable for picnics, lunchboxes, or on-the-go snacking
  • Naturally vegetarian and easy to customize with different cheeses or add-ins
  • Crispy, golden crackers that taste even better than store-bought
02 -
  • Age your Cheez-Its in an airtight container for 24 hours to develop richer, deeper flavor
  • Use a pizza cutter for quick, uniform squares that bake evenly
  • Store baked crackers in an airtight container for up to one week
  • Double the batch and freeze half the dough for quick future snacks
  • Grapes should be completely dry before packing to prevent sogginess
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