Description
There’s something deeply satisfying about transforming simple sourdough discard into buttery, golden brown, Ritz-style crackers that rival any store-bought snack. This sourdough ritz cracker recipe turns leftover starter into crisp, flavorful rounds perfect for snacking, dipping, or gifting. In this recipe, you’ll find the story behind its creation, a list of essential ingredients with helpful substitutes, step-by-step instructions for mixing, rolling, cutting, and baking, plus expert tips for variations and storage. By the end, you’ll know how to turn kitchen waste into a gourmet treat, complete with serving ideas, FAQs, and tricks to keep every batch perfectly crisp.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
2. Cut cold butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles fine crumbs.
3. Add sourdough discard and stir until a soft dough forms, adding water if needed.
4. Wrap dough and chill for 20 to 30 minutes.
5. Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment.
6. Roll dough to 1/8 inch thickness and cut into 1.5 inch rounds.
7. Dock each cracker with a fork or skewer and place on sheets.
8. Brush tops with melted butter and sprinkle with flaky salt or toppings.
9. Bake 12 to 15 minutes, rotating pans halfway, until edges are golden.
10. Transfer crackers to a cooling rack to crisp before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: snack
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: american
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 crackers
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