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Homemade Ritz Crackers

Homemade Ritz Crackers

from 12tomatoes.com
25 min
2 servings

These butter crackers are much easier, cheaper, and tastier than actual Ritz crackers. Skip the extra ingredients in the store-bought crackers because you only need seven.

Ingredients

  • all-purpose flour
    1 c
  • baking powder
    1 ½ tsp
  • sugar
    1 tsp
  • kosher salt
    1 tsp
  • water
    4 tbsp
  • unsalted cold butter

    cubed

    2 tbsp
  • vegetable oil
    2 tbsp
  • egg

    beaten

    1
  • kosher salt

    for garnish

Directions

  1. 1

    In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.

  2. 2

    Using your fingertips, smash the cold butter in the flour mixture until you create pea-sized crumbles and the butter is incorporated. Then mix in the oil.

  3. 3

    Add the water to the mixture and stir to form a wet dough.

  4. 4

    Wrap the dough in plastic and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

  5. 5

    Preheat the oven to 400ºF and prepare two parchment-lined sheet trays.

  6. 6

    Dust the bench with flour and cut the dough into two pieces. Work with one piece at a time, while refrigerating the other half. Roll evenly until an even thickness, then use a biscuit cutter to cut as many rounds as you can. Transfer to the prepared sheet tray and brush with egg wash, then sprinkle with salt.

  7. 7

    Bake in the oven for 10 minutes or until the crackers are golden brown. Repeat step “6” for the remaining crackers.

  8. 8

    Let the crackers cool slightly on the tray, then transfer to a wire rack.

About this Recipe

Better-Than-Store-Bought Homemade Ritz Crackers

Imagine biting into a perfectly crisp, incredibly buttery cracker that melts in your mouth – and you made it yourself! Our Homemade Ritz Crackers recipe brings that delightful experience right into your kitchen. Forget the long list of unpronounceable ingredients in store-bought options; this easy cracker recipe uses just seven simple staples to create a batch of buttery crackers that are far superior in taste and freshness.

Crafting your own DIY crackers is not only incredibly satisfying but also surprisingly simple. With just 15 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of baking, you'll have a batch of golden, round crackers ready to impress. The secret lies in the perfect balance of butter and a touch of salt, giving these snack crackers that signature flavor and delicate texture we all love. You'll be amazed at how closely these from-scratch crackers mimic the iconic Nabisco Ritz, often surpassing them in sheer deliciousness!

These baked crackers are incredibly versatile. Enjoy them on their own for a quick, satisfying snack, or elevate your appetizer game. They're perfect alongside your favorite cheeses, savory dips, or even crumbled into soups for an extra layer of texture. Get creative with your toppings – a sprinkle of everything bagel seasoning before baking, or a brush of garlic butter after, can add a fantastic twist. Once you try these homemade Ritz crackers, you'll never go back to the box!

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