This post is all about how to make DIY Ritz Crackers from scratch.
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Published July 31, 2023
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Do you ever run out of snacks and want to try making your own? This is the perfect recipe to try for quick and delicious DIY Ritz Crackers.
What to do with DIY Ritz Crackers Appetizers and Snacks
In this post, you will learn all about the tricks, techniques, ingredients and products to use in making these DIY Ritz Crackers. These crackers can be used as a ritz crackers snack, ritz crackers dessert, topped on a ritz crackers casserole and used as a ritz crackers appetizers.
A great way to use your DIY Ritz Crackers is to use them as a Ritz Cracker Appetizer. Top these crunchy and soft crackers with cheese, salmon and a delicate edible flower for the most beautiful appetizer.
Additionally, you can use these DIY Ritz Crackers with a dip or hummus for a delicious snack. Bring your DIY Ritz Crackers to a party, event or picnic and win over everyone.
Recipe
Ingredients for DIY Ritz Crackers
2 cups Flour
3 tsp Baking Powder
1 Tbsp Sugar
1 Egg
1 tsp Salt
8 Tbsp Butter cold
2 Tbsp Oil
1/3 cup Water
Directions for DIY Ritz Crackers
1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Line a Baking Stone or Rimmed Baking Sheet with parchment paper, then set aside.
Parchment paper helps to keep the crackers easier to remove from the baking stone.
3. Add the blade attachment to the bowl of a Cuisinart Food Processor. Using a food processor to make this dough is the easiest way to blend the butter through the dough.
4. To the bowl of a Cuisinart Food Processor, measure and then add 2 cups Flour, 2 tsp Baking Powder, 1 Tbsp Sugar, 1/2 tsp Salt and process for 10 seconds.
5. Cut 6 Tbsp COLD butter into 1/4-inch cubes and then add the butter to the processor. Reserve 2 Tbsp for later.
6. Pulse the processor to combine 6 Tbsp butter into the dry ingredients until it resembles pea-sized crumbles.
7. Slowly add the 2 Tbsp Oil through the tube and process to mix.
8. Slowly add the 1/3 cup Water through the tube and process to combine until a dough ball forms.
The dough, when done, will form together and pull away from the sides of the bowl.
9. Turn out the dough onto a floured surface and roll out as thin as possible, using a rolling pin. Preferably 1/8-1/4 inch thick.
10. Using a cookie cutout, or a small cup, cut out the cracker shapes and then transfer them to the parchment lined baking stones.
11. Crack an egg into a small bowl, whisk with a fork, then brush the tops of all of the crackers with the egg.
12. Pole holes in each cracker, 2, 3 and 2. This is easiest with the point of a chopstick. If no chopstick, use a fork or knife. Don’t be afraid to poke through the crackers as it can help them bake evenly.
13. Sprinkle the tops with coarse salt.
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14. Bake the DIY Ritz Crackers for 10 minutes, or until golden brown.
Cook an additional minute or two if they are not done. Make sure the crackers are browned evenly before taking them out of the oven. If removed too soon, they will be chewy and not cracker-like.
15. Melt 2 Tbsp butter in a microwave safe bowl, to be used to top the crackers.
16. Remove the crackers from the oven and brush the tops with melted butter immediately or rub the butter directly onto the crackers.
17. Transfer the crackers to a cooling rack while still warm.
18. Cool the DIY Ritz Crackers on a cooling rack complete before serving. Store the DIY Ritz Crackers in an airtight container.
This post was all about how you can make your own DIY Ritz Crackers. Additionally, you learned what materials, products, ingredients and techniques to make this delicious snack for yourself.
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Homemade Ritz Crackers Recipe
Equipment
- Cuisinart Food Processor blade attachment
- Baking Stone
- Parchment Paper
- Cooling Rack
Ingredients
- 2 cups Flour
- 3 tsp Baking Powder
- 1 Tbsp Sugar
- 1 Egg
- 1 tsp Salt
- 8 Tbsp Butter cold, divided
- 2 Tbsp Oil
- 1/3 cup Water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Line a Baking Stone or Rimmed Baking Sheet with parchment paper, then set aside.
- Add the blade attachment to the bowl of a Cuisinart Food Processor.
- To the bowl of a Cuisinart Food Processor, measure and then add 2 cups Flour, 2 tsp Baking Powder, 1 Tbsp Sugar, 1/2 tsp Salt and process for 10 seconds.
- Cut 6 Tbsp COLD butter into 1/4-inch cubes and then add the butter to the processor. Reserve 2 Tbsp for later.
- Pulse the processor to combine 6 Tbsp butter into the dry ingredients.
- Slowly add the 2 Tbsp Oil through the tube and process to mix.
- Slowly add the 1/3 cup Water through the tube and process to combine until a dough ball forms.
- Turn out the dough onto a floured surface and roll out as thin as possible, using a rolling pin.
- Using a cookie cutout, cut out the cracker shapes and then transfer them to the parchment lined baking stones.
- Pole holes in each cracker, 2, 3 and 2. This is easiest with the point of a chopstick.
- Crack an egg into a small bowl, whisk with a fork, then brush the tops of all of the crackers with the egg.
- Sprinkle the tops with coarse salt.
- Bake the DIY Ritz Crackers for 10 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Melt 2 Tbsp butter in a microwave safe bowl.
- Remove the crackers from the oven and brush the tops with melted butter immediately or rub the butter directly onto the crackers.
- Transfer the crackers to a cooling rack while still warm.
- Cool the DIY Ritz Crackers on a cooling rack complete before serving.
Notes
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