homemade ritz crackers
These homemade Ritz crackers are buttery, flaky, and perfect for snacking or pairing with cheese and spreads. Made with simple pantry ingredients, they replicate the classic store-bought flavor with a fresh, homemade twist.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour plus extra for dusting
- 0.5 teaspoon salt fine sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon sugar
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter cold, cut into small cubes
- 3 tablespoons ice water more as needed
- 1 tablespoon melted butter for brushing before baking
- 0.5 teaspoon flaky sea salt for topping
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a food processor, combine flour, salt, and sugar. Pulse a few times to mix.
- Add cold cubed butter and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized butter pieces remaining.
- Add 3 tablespoons of ice water and pulse until the dough starts to clump together. Add more water one teaspoon at a time if needed, until a soft dough forms.
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and shape into a rectangle. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll the dough into a 13x13 inch square, about 1/8 inch thick, on a floured surface. Trim edges for even crusts if desired.
- Using a pizza cutter or knife, cut dough into 1.5-inch squares. Arrange them on the baking sheet, leaving small gaps.
- Brush the tops with melted butter and sprinkle lightly with flaky sea salt.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, rotating the pan halfway, until golden brown and crisp. Let cool completely on wire racks.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Notes
For extra buttery flavor, substitute half the melted butter with shortening. These crackers freeze well—cool completely, then store in freezer bags for up to 3 months.