Homemade Ritz Crackers
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 2 1/2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt divided
- 9 tablespoons cold unsalted butter divided
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2/3 cup cold water plus more as needed
- 1 egg beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and half of the salt.
- Cut 6 tablespoons of the cold butter into small pieces and mix into the dry ingredients until the mixture looks crumbly. Add the vegetable oil and stir to combine.
- Gradually add the water and stir until a wet dough forms. It will be slightly sticky but should stay together. If it's still too crumbly, add a small amount of water little by little until the dough comes together.
- Wrap the dough tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour to help it come together and make rolling easier.
- On a floured surface, roll the dough out to about 1/8-inch thickness. Use a round cutter with ridged edges (about 1 1/2inches) to cut out circles.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Place the dough rounds on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Use a toothpick to poke a few holes in each cracker to prevent puffing. Brush with the beaten egg and sprinkle with the remaining salt.
- Bake for about 9-12 minutes until the crackers are golden. Melt the remaining butter and brush it onto the crackers while they are still warm for extra flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 66kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 102mgFiber: 0.2g
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