Cheesy Savory Crackers (Käsefüße)
Learn how to make this super easy cheesy German starter.
Servings: 20 Cracker
Calories: 150kcal
Ingredients
- 11 tbsp Unsalted Butter softened
- 1 1/2 cups Shredded Cheese something with taste, like sharp cheddar or pepper jack
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- ½ tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Baking Powder
- ¼ tsp Ground Black Pepper
- 1 tsp Paprika Powder
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- ½ cup Heavy Cream
For the Toppings
- Egg wash (1 egg beaten with a splash of water or milk)
- Seeds & Spices Caraway seeds, sesame seeds, or chili flakes
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, knead the softened butter with the shredded cheese, flour, salt, baking powder, pepper, paprika, and heavy cream until a smooth, cohesive dough forms.
- The Chill: Cover the dough and place it in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Roll and Cut: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to a thickness of about 1/4 inch (5 mm). Use your favorite cookie cutters to stamp out shapes. (They get their name from their typical shape: A foot!)
- Decorate: Place the cutouts onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush each cracker with the egg wash. Sprinkle generously with caraway, sesame, or chili flakes according to your taste.
- Bake: Bake for around 15 minutes until the crackers are golden brown and crisp. Let them cool slightly on the tray before moving them to a wire rack.
