With health at the forefront for many Indians lately, the biscuit is often overlooked and tea-time bites like cheese crackers bought in bulk. Why not try a homemade version by swapping the usual refined flour for khapli atta. You get dietary fibre and protein from this atta and it will make your munching habit something to look forward to. Just keep in mind that khapli wheat has a weak gluten structure and content, so overdoing the dough, and less patience, are your nemesis.
The main ingredient you should focus on, for this cheese crackers recipe, is using quality atta for this recipe. Try Aashirvaad Chakki Khapli Atta, which retains its bran and germ, meaning you get more dietary fibre, along with protein, iron and vitamin B1, which is easy on the stomach. The weaker gluten content also makes this atta easier to digest. Khapli Atta’s weaker gluten structure makes it perfect for baked goods like crackers and biscuits, that do not need puffiness.
These crackers can be customised with other spices and herbs, and also swapping the cheddar cheese for another cheese sharing similar properties. These crackers offer a better nutritional balance compared to many packaged snacks. The fibre from khapli wheat supports satiety and digestive health, while cheese adds protein, calcium, and richness. They can be enjoyed as a tea-time snack, packed for lunchboxes, or as an appetiser. Enjoy them with dips like hummus, yoghurt spreads, or chutneys.
To a food processor add the cheddar cheese, khapli wheat flour, butter, salt, and paprika to a food processor and run it, until it forms a ball. Shape it into a flat disc.
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Step 2: Chilling the Dough
Wrap the dough disc in cling film and refrigerate to make it easier to roll out and cut later. Khapli wheat atta dough needs more time to hydrate. Refrigerate for an hour tops.
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Step 3: Rolling and Cutting the Crackers
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Place the dough between two sheets of parchment paper. Roll it out to half of a quarter inch thick. Sprinkle salt if you like your crackers salty. Cut into small squares or any shape of your liking. Prick a hole in each of the centres to prevent them from puffing up.
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Step 4: Baking the Crackers
Arrange the crackers on a lined baking tray and bake until the edges are browned. It should roughly take 10 minutes. Be vigilant. Cool and then store them.
Cheese crackers are baked or fried snack biscuits made from flour, butter or oil, and cheese. These are baked to create a crisp, savoury, cheesy-flavoured snack.
Cheese crackers are so good because they use a combination of the highly addictive salt and cheese flavour, which has a crunchy texture, that is snackworthy.
Crackers are not inherently better than bread; they are usually lower in moisture and sometimes calories per bite, but bread often provides more nutrients and dietary fibre.
Cheese provides protein, calcium, vitamin B12, healthy fats, and supports bone health, muscle repair, energy production, and satiety when eaten in moderation, as part of a balanced diet.