Ritz Crackers From Scratch
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4.7
Ritz Crackers From Scratch
Description
Ritz Crackers From Scratch uses simple pantry ingredients like flour, butter, baking powder, and a touch of sugar for subtle sweetness. The dough is pulsed in a food processor and rolled out very thin for delicate crispness. Egg wash adds a golden finish, and slitting the crackers creates the familiar pattern and promotes even baking. Baking at 400°F for about 10 minutes produces crackers with a flaky texture and gentle crunch. These crackers can complement cheese platters or be enjoyed plain as a light snack.
The method emphasizes rolling the dough as thin as possible while preventing sticking by dusting with flour. Even spacing of crackers on parchment-lined sheets helps them bake evenly. The egg wash and sprinkled kosher salt on top enhance flavor and color. Poking holes in a specific pattern aids in texture and appearance.
Store-bought crackers can be replaced with this homemade version for fresher taste and control over ingredients. Keeping them in an airtight container at room temperature preserves their crispness, though they may not last long once made due to their freshness and fragility.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour 255 g
- 3 tsp baking powder 14 g
- 1 tbsp sugar 14 g
- 1 tsp kosher salt divided
- 8 tbsp butter cold, divided
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil 1 oz
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 egg optional for egg wash, beaten
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Add flour, baking powder, sugar, and 1/2 tsp of salt to the food processor and give a quick pulse to combine.
- Add 6 tablespoons of cold butter a few small pats at a time, and pulse to combine then. Then slowly add vegetable oil slowly with the food processor running.
- While the food processor is pulsing, add water a little bit at a time until a dough starts to form into a ball. You may not need to full 1/3 of a cup, do not add it all at once.
- On a floured surface, roll dough out as thin as you can with a rolling pin. Add more flour if needed when it sticks.
- Use cutter to cut the dough out and add cut outs to baking sheets. Continue to roll out dough and cut out crackers until all the dough is used up and place them on parchment lined baking sheet.
- Poke holes in each of the crackers: 2, 3, and 2.
- Brush the cracker cut outs with the egg wash and sprinkle with a kosher salt
- Bake in oven for 10 minutes in the center rack.
- Melt remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and then brush with melted butter while still hot.
- Cool and enjoy!
Notes
- Watch the crackers closely during baking and remove them as soon as they begin to brown to prevent overcooking.
- Store finished crackers in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain crispness.
- Roll the dough as thin as possible to achieve the ideal flaky texture.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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