Cheesy Cheddar Bites (Cheese-its)

• Place the grated cheese, flour, butter, and salt into a food processor. Pulse the mixture until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs and the butter is evenly distributed.
• Add the ice water (or milk) one tablespoon at a time, pulsing briefly after each addition until the dough just begins to clump together into a ball.
• Remove the dough, wrap it in cling wrap, and flatten it into a disc. Let it rest in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to ensure a crispier texture.
• Preheat your oven to 180°C. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out very thinly, ideally about 2-3mm thick. Using a sharp knife or pastry cutter, cut the dough into small 2cm squares.
• Transfer the squares to a lined baking tray. Use a skewer or toothpick to poke a hole in the centre of each cracker. If desired, lightly sprinkle with a dusting of paprika or a touch of coarse sea salt.
• Bake for 12–15 minutes until the bites are puffed and golden brown around the edges.
• Allow them to cool completely on a wire rack. They will continue to crisp up as they cool, reaching that perfect “snap” you love. Once cooled, store in an airtight container.

Enjoy!