Name: Homemade Cheez-Its
Yield: 8
Ingredients: For the Dough:; 6 3/4 ounces all-purpose flour (1 1/3 cups; 190g), plus more for dusting; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons (6g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use half as much by volume or use the same weight; 1 (8-ounce; 227g) block cheddar cheese, preferably sharp and yellow, grated finely (see note above); 8 ounces heavy cream (1 cup; 225g); For the Egg Wash:; 1 large egg; 1 large egg yolk; 1/2 ounce water (1 tablespoon; 15g); 1/4 teaspoon (1g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt, plus more for sprinkling

Homemade Cheez-Its

Tags: Snack

Yield: 8

Ingredients

For the Dough:

6 3/4 ounces all-purpose flour (1 1/3 cups; 190g), plus more for dusting
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons (6g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use half as much by volume or use the same weight
1 (8-ounce; 227g) block cheddar cheese, preferably sharp and yellow, grated finely (see note above)
8 ounces heavy cream (1 cup; 225g)

For the Egg Wash:

1 large egg
1 large egg yolk
1/2 ounce water (1 tablespoon; 15g)
1/4 teaspoon (1g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt, plus more for sprinkling

Steps

For the Dough: Adjust oven rack to middle position and preheat to 375°F (190°C). Whisk flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt together in a medium bowl. Toss cheddar with dry ingredients until well combined. Stir in cream, mixing with a flexible spatula until dough comes together. Transfer to a lightly floured surface, knead until pliable and smooth, then divide in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion into a roughly 12- by 11-inch rectangle. Transfer each to a parchment-lined half sheet pan, then cut into 1-inch squares using a fluted pastry wheel.
For the Egg Wash: Whisk egg, yolk, water, and salt together in a small bowl. Brush over prepared dough, then sprinkle with additional salt to taste. Using a bamboo skewer or chopstick, press a small indentation into the center of each dough square. (This is strictly for a Cheez-It look and is therefore optional.) Bake until golden brown, about 24 minutes. Cool to room temperature and enjoy immediately, or store up to 1 month in an airtight container at room temperature.