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Cheddar Cornmeal Crackers

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 10 crackers

Ingredients

2/3 cup yellow cornmeal
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons double-acting baking powder
2/3 cup cold water
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 large egg
1 cup grated sharp Cheddar

Preparation

  1. In a blender blend together the cornmeal, the flour, the salt, the sugar, and the baking powder, add the water, the butter, and the egg, and blend the mixture for 15 seconds. Scrape down the sides, add the Cheddar, and blend the batter for 5 seconds, or until it is combined well. Spread 1/4 cup measures of the batter into 4-inch circles on buttered sheets and bake the crackers in batches in the middle of a preheated 400°F. oven for 6 minutes. Turn the crackers and bake them for 5 to 6 minutes more, or until they are crisp. The crackers keep in an airtight container for 1 week.

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