Crispy, savory crackers featuring sharp cheddar, sourdough discard, and flavorful everything seasoning.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dough
01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, finely shredded
03 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed
04 - 1/2 cup sourdough starter discard, unfed
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
→ Topping
08 - 2 tablespoons everything bagel seasoning
09 - 1 tablespoon flaky sea salt, optional
10 - 1 tablespoon olive oil for brushing
# How to Make It:
01 - In a food processor, pulse flour, cheddar cheese, cold cubed butter, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
02 - Add sourdough starter discard to the processor and pulse until a soft dough forms.
03 - Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead briefly until smooth.
04 - Divide dough in half and flatten each portion into a disk. Wrap separately in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
05 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
06 - Roll out one dough disk between two sheets of parchment paper to approximately 1/8-inch thickness.
07 - Brush the dough surface lightly with olive oil. Sprinkle evenly with everything bagel seasoning and flaky sea salt.
08 - Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut dough into 1-inch squares. Transfer crackers to prepared baking sheets with slight spacing between each piece.
09 - Repeat rolling, seasoning, and cutting process with the remaining dough disk.
10 - Bake for 16 to 18 minutes, rotating pans halfway through, until golden and crisp.
11 - Cool crackers completely on a wire rack before serving or transferring to an airtight container for storage.
