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Homemade Ritz crackers are delicious. The texture is on point and the flavor is even better. Vegetable oil is the secret to this classic cracker recipe, as you substitute some of the butter for oil. This helps to create the signature Ritz crumb. It makes this mealy texture that melts in your mouth. These are addicting and in every way worth the effort. Treat yourself to a fresh cracker.
What Ingredients Do You Need To Make Homemade Crackers?
I guarantee everything you need you already have.
- Flour.
- Salt.
- Baking Powder.
- An Egg.
- Sugar.
- Butter.
- Vegetable Oil.
The dough is the easiest part of the recipe hands down. Unlike other yeasted dough, this recipe doesn’t require any proofing or kneading. The process is to combine all ingredients, form a dough, and let it develop some flavor in the refrigerator.
My top tip for this recipe is to use a fresh tasting butter and oil. All the flavor of these crackers come from those two ingredients, so just be sure to taste test before mixing. ESPECIALLY your vegetable oil. Most times the oil doesn’t taint the flavor of your recipe because you’re heating it to cook other things. You can also substitute with avocado oil.
Can You Easily Make These Crackers For A Party?
Absolutely! Roll these crackers ahead of time using a rolling pin and a biscuit cutter. It should take you no longer than 20 minutes for a double batch. Place the circles a centimeter or two apart on a parchment-lined sheet tray, continue layering the tray with parchment for easy storage in the fridge. Bake in the oven the night before or fresh in the morning. These will absolutely wow your loved ones.
These homemade crackers will make for an excellent addition to your dips and spreads. The best part is they last in a sealed container for up to two weeks! You can easily freshen up these crackers as they sit for a few weeks by “nooking” them in the oven. It will help give them back their signature crunch.
Homemade Ritz Crackers
Allergens: Gluten
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons unsalted cold butter, cubed
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 egg, beaten
- Kosher salt, for garnish
Preparation
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- Using your fingertips, smash the cold butter in the flour mixture until you create pea-sized crumbles and the butter is incorporated. Then mix in the oil.
- Add the water to the mixture and stir to form a wet dough.
- Wrap the dough in plastic and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 400ºF and prepare two parchment-lined sheet trays.
- Dust the bench with flour and cut the dough into two pieces. Work with one piece at a time, while refrigerating the other half. Roll evenly until an even thickness, then use a biscuit cutter to cut as many rounds as you can. Transfer to the prepared sheet tray and brush with egg wash, then sprinkle with salt.
- Bake in the oven for 10 minutes or until the crackers are golden brown. Repeat step “6” for the remaining crackers.
- Let the crackers cool slightly on the tray, then transfer to a wire rack.
