POPPY CHEDDAR MOON CRACKERS

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Categories     Cheese     Bake     Super Bowl     Fall     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 75 crackers

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup yellow cornmeal
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) cold unsalted butter, cut into bits
1 cup coarsely shredded extra-sharp Cheddar
4 to 5 tablespoons cold water
an egg wash made by beating 1 large egg with 1 tablespoon water
coarse salt for sprinkling

Steps:

  • In a bowl with a pastry blender or in a food processor blend or pulse together flour, cornmeal, poppy seeds, salt, and baking powder. Add butter and blend or pulse until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add Cheddar and 4 tablespoons water and toss with a fork or pulse until water is incorporated, adding enough of remaining tablespoon water if necessary to form a soft dough.
  • On a work surface smear dough in 3 or 4 forward motions with heel of hand to develop gluten in flour slightly and make dough easier to work with. Form dough into 2 balls and flatten into disks.
  • Preheat oven to 400°F. and lightly grease 2 large baking sheets.
  • On a lightly floured surface roll out half of dough with a lightly floured rolling pin into a 12-inch round (about 1/16 inch thick) and with a 2 3/4-inch crescent-moon cutter cut out shapes, transferring them to lightly greased baking sheets. Gather scraps and reroll dough. Cut out more crescent shapes in same manner and transfer to baking sheets.
  • Brush crescents lightly with egg wash and prick all over with a fork. Sprinkle crescents with salt and bake in upper and lower thirds of oven, switching position of sheets halfway through baking, until golden, 12 to 14 minutes. Transfer crackers with a metal spatula to racks and cool. Make more crackers with remaining dough in same manner. Crackers may be made 3 days ahead and kept in an airtight container at room temperature.

Hamidullah Qurbani
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I love the combination of poppy seeds and cheddar cheese in these crackers.


Chand Cheema
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These crackers are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


Pm Farhan
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I've made these crackers several times now and they're always a hit. I love the way the poppy seeds add a little crunch.


Toby Jones
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These crackers are a great way to use up leftover poppy seeds.


Md. Abdulla
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These crackers are delicious and so easy to make.


Maria Osorio
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These crackers are the perfect addition to any cheeseboard.


Joshy Doggy
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I love the fact that these crackers are made with whole wheat flour. They're a healthier option than other crackers.


Noria Nkompilo
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These crackers are so versatile. I've served them with cheese, dip, and even soup.


LMV Flores
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I made these crackers for my kids and they loved them. They're the perfect after-school snack.


Cabdi Xakiim
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These crackers are a great way to use up leftover cheese.


Catherine Tsheba
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I've never made crackers before, but these were so easy to make. I'm definitely going to make them again.


Amanda Worrell
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These crackers are the perfect party food. They're easy to make and everyone loves them.


Angi Ming
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I love the combination of poppy seeds and cheddar cheese in these crackers.


Waris Shah
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These crackers are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


Isaialyn Appiah
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I've made these crackers several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're the perfect snack or appetizer.


jafar malik
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These poppy cheddar moon crackers were a hit at my last party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.