Cheez Its

https://www.seriouseats.com/homemade-diy-cheez-it-recipe

INGREDIENTS

For the Dough:

• 6 ¾ ounces all-purpose flour (1 ⅓ cups; 190g), plus more for dusting
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 ½ teaspoons (6g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt; for table salt, use half as much by volume or use the same weight
• 1 (8-ounce; 227g) block cheddar cheese, preferably sharp and yellow, grated finely (see notes)
• 8 ounces heavy cream (1 cup; 225g)

For the Egg Wash:

• 1 large egg
• 1 large egg yolk
• ½ ounce water (1 tablespoon; 15g)
• ¼ teaspoon (1g) Diamond Crystal kosher salt, plus more for sprinkling

DIRECTIONS

FOR THE DOUGH

1. Adjust oven rack to middle position and preheat to 375°F (190°C). Whisk flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt together in a medium bowl. Toss cheddar with dry ingredients until well combined. Stir in cream, mixing with a flexible spatula until dough comes together.

2. Transfer to a lightly floured surface, knead until pliable and smooth, then divide in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion into a roughly 15- by 11-inch rectangle, no more than 1/8-inch thick. Transfer each to a parchment-lined half sheet pan, then cut into 1-inch squares using a fluted pastry wheel.

3. Whisk egg, yolk, water, and salt together in a small bowl. Brush over prepared dough, then sprinkle with additional salt to taste. Using a bamboo skewer or chopstick, press a small indentation into the center of each dough square. (This is strictly for a Cheez-It look and is therefore optional.)

4. Bake until golden brown, about 24 minutes. Cool to room temperature and enjoy immediately, or store up to 1 month in an airtight container at room temperature.