homemade cheez-its

How To Make homemade cheez-its

• 1

  With a mixer in medium, combine cheese, butter, shortening and salt.
• 2

  Add in flour and mix on low (the dough will be dry).
• 3

  Add the water in a slow stream just until dough forms a ball (you don't want it wet).
• 4

  Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
• 5

  Preheat oven to 375 and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• 6

  On a well floured surface, roll out the dough into a thin square (less than 1/8").
• 7

  With a pastry wheel, cut into 1" squares and use a skewer or toothpick to poke a hole in the center of each.
• 8

  Bake for 12-15 minutes or until light brown at the edges. Transfer to a cooling rack and allow to cool.
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