Homemade Goldfish Crackers

Ingredients

• 1 cup (120g) plain flour (note 1)
• 8 oz (220g) sharp/ extra sharp cheddar cheese – shredded (note 2 & 3)
• 3 tablespoons (60g) cold butter (cut into cubes)
• ¼ -½ teaspoons salt
• 2 tablespoons cold water

Instructions

1. Using a pastry blender, cut butter into the flour until it forms coarse crumbs.
2. Add salt to mix together.
3. Add shredded cheese and cut into the mixture.
4. Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time.
5. Use hand to form dough and divide into 2 portions. Wrap them in plastic and chill for 20 minutes (or longer).
6. Preheat oven to 340°F(170°C). Line baking trays with parchment papers.
7. Take out one portion of the dough from the fridge. Work with one portion at a time. Place dough in between two sheets of wax paper or cling wrap. Roll dough out to 3mm (1/8 in) thickness. Cut out shapes with your choice of cookies cutters (note 4) and transfer to baking tray.
8. Use chopstick or toothpick to make the eye balls, and the prong of a fork (I used crab forks) to carve a curvy lip. (This step is optional)
9. Gather all the trimmings and re-roll. Repeat until all the dough is used up.
10. Bake for approximately 15-17 minutes, until the crackers are crispy and golden around edges. Timing will vary according to size and shape of your crackers. Cool for 10 minutes on baking tray before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

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