Homemade Goldfish Crackers! Better Than Store Bought!

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds flavor without dairy.

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a unique flavor.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is a great vegan alternative.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: white flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grate a block of sharp cheddar cheese until you have 2 cups.

In a stand mixer bowl, add 1/2 cup of softened unsalted butter and mix until soft, not melted.

Add the grated cheese to the butter and mix until combined, scraping down the bowl as needed.

Add 1 and 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour to the mixture.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper; mix until combined.

Check the dough by squeezing a bit in your hand; it should hold together. If there are dry bits, mix them in by hand.

Press the dough out slightly to prepare for rolling.

Roll out the dough to about 1/8 to 1/4 inch thickness.

Use a goldfish cookie cutter to cut out shapes from the rolled dough.

Place the cutouts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and crispy.

Remove from the oven and let cool completely on a wire rack.

Cooking Techniques

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