Buttery, flaky and extra cheesy, these homemade cheese crackers with fresh milled flour are a fun and delicious snack to make!

If you’ve followed our homestead for long, you likely know that we are a fresh milled flour household. I am constantly turning on the mill to grind grains and transform the flour into something delicious.

Using fresh milled flour is not only cost-effective, but also filled with way more nutrition than any bag of processed flour you will find on the shelf of the grocery store. If you’re new to fresh milled flour, you can read more about how to get started milling flour at home and don’t forget to grab the free beginners guide on fresh milled flour.

When I want a healthy snack for my family, I turn to this baked cheese crackers recipe. My daughter and husband love them and they are easy to prepare.

Customize these healthy cheese crackers with your favorite cheese or seasonings. Recipe variation ideas can be found below. In addition, this snack only requires basic ingredients and is something you can feel good about eating or serving to your family. Be sure to bake a double batch as I find these crackers disappear quickly!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Delicious – Cheesy, buttery and flaky, the cheese crackers with fresh milled flour are a great snack. Serve up a bowl of crackers in the afternoon or pack in a lunchbox.

Healthy Ingredients – Made with only 5 ingredients that you likely already have on hand. No preservatives, additives, sugar or unnecessary ingredients in this cheese crackers snack.

Easy-to-Make – This kid-friendly cheddar cheese crackers recipe is simple to whip up. Plus your children will love to help mix up the dough and cut the crackers into bite size squares.

Ingredients

Cheese – we enjoy a healthy cheese such as gouda or gruyère. Other great choices would be a sharp white cheddar or a dubliner cheese.

Flour – freshly milled soft white wheat is my go to.

Salt

Butter – adds fat and flavor and helps create a delightfully flaky texture in this simple cheese crackers recipe.

Water – brings the dough together.

Recipe Variations

• Add dried herbs or spices such as garlic powder, paprika, cayenne, thyme or sage.
• Change up the cheese. Instead of gouda, try gruyère or a white cheddar cheese. Raw cheese would also work well. Create a blend of cheeses or add in a dash of fresh parmesan.

Tools You May Need

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Grain mill

Food processor

Measuring cups and spoons

Baking sheet

Rolling pin

Pizza cutter

Parchment paper

How to Make Homemade Cheese Crackers

Makes: about 128 crackers

Ingredients

1 2/3 cups (6.25 ounces) gouda, gruyère or cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup freshly milled soft wheat flour or spelt
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
2 1/2 tablespoons water

Directions

Preheat oven to 350° F.

In a food processor, add shredded cheese, flour and salt. Process until combined. Sprinkle pieces of butter over top and continue to process until it looks like like clumpy wet sand. Drizzle water and pulse processor about 5 times until dough begins to come together.

Remove dough from food processor and divide in half. Wrap each piece into plastic wrap and place in the fridge for 10-15 minutes.

Working with one piece of dough at a time, remove plastic wrap and place on a piece of parchment paper. Place a second piece of parchment paper on top and use a rolling pin to roll dough into a square, 1/8-inch thick. Using a pizza wheel cutter, trim the edges to make a perfect square. Then cut crackers into about 1 inch by 1 inch squares.

Transfer crackers to prepared baking sheet. The crackers will not spread out much so they can be placed close together. Using a toothpick of skewer, poke a hole through the center of each cracker. Repeat process with remaining dough.

Bake for approximately 18 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool on baking sheet for a couple of minutes. Transfer to cooling rack and cool completely before serving.

Tips

• Time in the fridge helps to chill in the ingredients, making the dough easier to roll and a cracker with better texture.
• Using parchment paper to roll out the dough helps to prevent it from sticking to the rolling pin or your countertop.
• Baking time may vary depending on the oven you are using and how thick the crackers are.
• Add seasonings such as garlic powder or paprika for a zesty cracker recipe.
• If you’re new to baking with fresh milled flour, learn the ins and outs of milling flour at home.

FAQ’s

What is the Best Cheese for Crackers?

Usually a bold flavored cheese such as a sharp white cheddar makes for a delicious cheese crackers recipe. We enjoy the flavor of gouda or gruyère but any block cheese like cheddar cheese will work wonderfully.

What Flour is Best for Cheese Crackers?

I find soft white wheat or spelt creates a flaky, crisp cheese cracker. In a pinch, hard white wheat will also work.

Is it Cheaper to Make Your Own Crackers?

Yes, usually when you make homemade cheese crackers, they are cheaper than quality, organic crackers from the store.

Best Way to Store Homemade Crackers

An airtight container is best for keeping your crackers fresh. I like to use a sealed glass mason jar to store these cheese crackers with fresh milled flour.

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