Picnic Snack Box Sourdough (Printer-Friendly)

Tangy sourdough Cheez-Its combined with fresh grapes in a portable snack box for quick bites.

# What You Need:

→ Sourdough Cheez-Its

01 - 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
02 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
03 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed
04 - 2 tablespoons sourdough starter, unfed
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon paprika
07 - 1 to 2 teaspoons cold water, as needed

→ Grapes

08 - 1 1/3 cups seedless red or green grapes, washed and dried

→ Optional Additions

09 - 1 ounce roasted almonds or walnuts
10 - 1.5 ounces dark chocolate squares

# Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a food processor, combine the cheddar cheese, flour, butter, salt, and paprika. Pulse until the mixture becomes crumbly.
03 - Add the sourdough starter and pulse until a dough begins to form. Add cold water one teaspoon at a time if needed to bring the dough together.
04 - Roll out the dough between two sheets of parchment paper to approximately 1/8 inch thickness.
05 - Cut the dough into 3/4 inch squares using a knife or pizza cutter. Use a skewer or fork to poke a hole in the center of each square for authentic appearance.
06 - Transfer the squares to the prepared baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart.
07 - Bake for 16 to 18 minutes, or until golden and crisp. Allow to cool completely.
08 - Divide the cooled Cheez-Its and grapes among four containers. Add optional nuts or chocolate squares if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Uses sourdough discard productively, reducing kitchen waste while adding incredible flavor
  • Ready in under 40 minutes from start to finish
  • Portable and perfect for picnics, road trips, or packed lunches
  • Naturally vegetarian and customizable with different cheeses and add-ins
  • Kids and adults alike love the combination of savory crackers and sweet grapes
02 -
  • Keep butter and water very cold for the flakiest cracker texture
  • Don't skip poking holes in the crackers—it prevents puffing during baking
  • Store baked crackers in an airtight container for up to one week
  • Double the cracker recipe and freeze half the dough for quick future batches
  • Wash and thoroughly dry grapes before packing to keep crackers crisp
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