Crisp Cheese Cracker

Crisp Cheese Cracker

This is the best snack cracker that compliments soups and salads, or makes a quick appetizer.  I often switch up the cheese and guests always ask for this simple recipe.

3/4 cup flour

1 ½ cups shredded cheese, divided

1/4 teaspoon baking powder

3/4 teaspoon salt, divided

2 tablespoons ground flax seed (optional)

1/4 cup water

2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons olive oil

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, 1 cup of cheese, baking powder and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.  Add the water and 2 tablespoons of olive oil and stir until a moist dough forms. Roll out the dough very thin on the back of a 17 X 11 baking sheet, covered with cooking spray.  Using a fork, prick the dough all over.  Rub the remaining oil over the dough and sprinkle with the remaining cheese and salt.  Bake at 375 for 15 minutes or until the cracker is pale golden.  Cool completely and break into pieces.  Makes approximately 36 crackers.  The crackers will keep stored in an airtight container at room temperature.