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Crispy Homemade Goldfish Crackers with Cheddar and Sea Salt

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A simple and satisfying homemade snack that replicates the iconic crispy, cheesy Goldfish crackers with wholesome ingredients and no preservatives.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (170g) sharp cheddar cheese, finely grated
  • 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup (115g) cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 1 tsp sea salt (plus extra for sprinkling)
  • 3–4 tbsp cold water
  • Optional: pinch of smoked paprika or cayenne pepper

Instructions

  1. Grate the cheddar cheese using the fine side of a box grater and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and 1 tsp sea salt. Add optional spices if using.
  3. Add cold, cubed unsalted butter to the flour mixture and work it in with a pastry cutter or fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized bits of butter.
  4. Stir the grated cheddar into the flour-butter mixture until evenly combined.
  5. Slowly add 3 tablespoons of cold water, mixing gently to bring the dough together. Add a 4th tablespoon if needed, but do not overwork the dough.
  6. Shape the dough into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  8. Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8-inch (3 mm) thickness.
  9. Cut the dough into desired shapes using a small fish-shaped cookie cutter or a sharp knife. Place crackers on baking sheets spaced about ½ inch (1.3 cm) apart.
  10. Lightly sprinkle the tops of the crackers with a pinch of sea salt.
  11. Bake for 12-15 minutes, rotating pans halfway through, until crackers have golden edges and firm texture.
  12. Remove from oven and let cool on baking sheets for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

[‘Keep ingredients cold to ensure flaky, crispy crackers.’, ‘Do not overwork the dough to avoid tough crackers.’, ‘Roll dough thinly and evenly for best texture.’, ‘Check crackers starting at 12 minutes to prevent burning.’, ‘Store crackers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.’, ‘Re-bake softened crackers at 300°F (150°C) for 3-5 minutes to refresh crispness.’, ‘Use freshly grated cheese for better flavor and texture.’, ‘Experiment with shapes and spices for variety.’, ‘For gluten-free option, substitute almond flour and add xanthan gum.’]

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Keywords: homemade goldfish crackers, cheddar crackers, crispy snack, sea salt crackers, easy snack recipe, cheesy crackers

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