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Ingredients

  • 2 cups (8 ounces) finely shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup Land O Lakes Butter, softened
  • 1 tablespoon ice water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper

Method

  • Combine all ingredients in food processor bowl fitted with metal blade.
  • Pulse until smooth and well mixed.
  • Divide dough in half.
  • Shape each half into ball; flatten slightly.
  • Wrap each in plastic food wrap.
  • Refrigerate 30 minutes.
  • Roll out dough, one ball at a time, (keeping remaining dough refrigerated) on lightly floured surface to 9x7-inch rectangle, about 1/4-inch thick.
  • Cut dough into 1-inch squares with fluted pastry cutter.
  • Place squares, 1/2 inch apart, onto ungreased baking sheet.
  • Punch hole in center of each cracker, using standard drinking straw.
  • Place baking sheet into refrigerator 10 minutes to chill dough.
  • Heat oven to 350F.