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    Sourdough Crackers Recipe with Jalapeño Cheddar

    Published: Apr 17, 2021 · Modified: Feb 9, 2022 by The Pantry Mama This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Sourdough Crackers Recipe with Jalapeno Cheddar

    This sourdough crackers recipe with jalapeño cheddar is the best things since sliced sourdough. Seriously. These sourdough crackers are that good!

    Crunchy, crispy morsels with just the right amount of salty, spicy goodness.

    These sourdough discard crackers with jalapeño and cheese are on high rotation around here - and everyone that's tried them loves them!

    Sourdough crackers recipe with jalapeño cheddar

    How To Make Sourdough Crackers Recipe with Jalapeño Cheddar

    Sourdough crackers recipes are generally very easy to pull together. And this one is no exception.

    It's basically measure, mix, roll and bake! You'll be done in less than one hour - and you'll use 200g of sourdough discard.

    Although, this sourdough crackers recipe is so addictive, you might find yourself feeding your starter just to make them!

    Here’s how to make sourdough crackers with jalapeño cheddar:

    • Add sourdough discard, flour, salt, butter, honey, cheese and jalapeños to a mixing bowl.
    • Bring the ingredients together until it forms a smooth, pliable dough. You might need to work the dough around the bowl to ensure all the flour is incorporated.
    • Roll out the dough to a thin layer.
    • Cut into crackers.
    • Top with olive oil and salt.
    • Bake!

    Using Pickled Jalapeños or Fresh Jalapeños

    This recipe is based on using pickled jalapeños, simply because they are something that most people would have on hand.

    I find them the easiest to cook with because of their texture. But also because it's easy to know how spicy they will be.

    You could use fresh jalapeños, but you may need to adjust the amount you use, depending on how spicy they are.

    It's a good idea to blot pickled jalapeños with a paper towel before dicing them, just to make sure they aren't too wet.

    Cutting Sourdough Crackers with Jalapeño & Cheese

    When it comes to cutting these sourdough crackers, a cracker roller will make the task very easy.

    You'll be able to cut a few trays for crackers in just seconds - and they'll look neat and tidy too.

    You can purchase a cracker roller like this one here.

    There’s absolutely nothing wrong with hand cut or rustic crackers. If you don’t have one of these, you can simply use a knife or even a small cookie cutter. You’ll also have to pierce each cracker with a skewer or the tines of a fork.

    But if you are looking for a useful tool – and you make a lot of crackers – I highly recommend this one.

    Further Reading

    If you love this sourdough crackers recipe, you might like to check out these:

    • Love the combination of jalapeño and cheese? Try this sourdough bread.
    • Want crackers with a little less heat? Try these parmesan and rosemary sourdough crackers.
    • How about something sweet? These sweet sourdough crackers with cinnamon sugar are a delight!
    • If you're a fan of seeds, these seeded discard crackers might just be what you're looking for.

    Sourdough Crackers Recipe with Jalapeno Cheddar

    Sourdough Crackers Recipe with Jalapeno Cheddar

    Sourdough Discard Crackers with Jalapeño Cheddar

    These simple sourdough crackers use a lot of discard - and taste amazing! They are the perfect accompaniment to a cheese platter or a quick snack on the go.
    5 from 7 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Total Time 40 mins
    Course Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 60 crackers
    Calories 20 kcal

    Equipment

    • Digital Scales
    • Mixing Bowl
    • Rolling Pin
    • Cracker Roller
    • Baking Trays

    Ingredients
      

    • 200 g Sourdough Discard unfed sourdough starter
    • 130 g All Purpose Flour
    • 70 g Cheddar Cheese shredded
    • 40 g Pickled Jalapeños diced & blotted of excess moisture
    • 20 g Honey
    • 5 g Salt
    • 30 g Butter soft
    • 20 g Olive Oil for brushing
    • 10 g Sea Salt for topping

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350F/180C.
    • Add sourdough discard, flour, soft butter, salt, shredded cheese, honey and diced jalapeños to a mixing bowl and bring the ingredients together to form a pliable dough (see notes).
      Sourdough discard crackers with Jalapeno Cheese
    • Divide the dough into two portions (this makes it easier to roll).
    • Place each ball onto a piece of parchment paper and flatten out with your hands into a rough rectangle.
    • Now roll out to a thin sheet of dough using a rolling pin. You want it around 1/16" or 1.5mm thick.
      The dough should not be sticky at all and easy to roll - however see notes below for some troubleshooting if your dough is sticky.
    • Use a cracker roller to perforate dough. If you don't have a cracker roller you can use a cookie cutter or knife to cut into crackers and then pierce each one with the tines of a fork.
      Sourdough discard crackers with Jalapeno Cheese
    • Place each parchment paper with dough on top onto a baking sheet. This recipe will generally need two baking trays.
    • Brush dough with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
    • Bake at 350F/180C for around 25 minutes or until crackers are golden and crisp.
    • Let the crackers cool on a rack before breaking into individual pieces.

    Notes

    Notes on Discard - 
    This recipe is based on a sourdough discard from a 100% hydration sourdough starter.
     
    Notes on Cheese - 
    You can substitute parmesan cheese if you'd prefer or do a mixture of cheddar and parmesan. A good vintage cheddar works really well for these crackers.
     
    Notes on Mixing Dough - 
    This dough is easy to mix in a bowl with a dough scraper or your hands. I find it easiest to use a dough scraper until the dough has just come together. I then use my hands to knead the dough in the bowl until all the ingredients are combined. Don't add additional liquid - just keep kneading til it comes together. It's not a sticky dough - it should be soft and pliable.
     
    Notes on Rolling Dough - 
    The dough shouldn't be sticky and is easy to roll out using a rolling pin without it sticking. However, if you are working in a warmer climate or your dough is sticky for whatever reason, you can place the dough into the fridge before rolling it out. Alternatively, you can place the dough between two sheets of parchment paper to stop it sticking to the rolling pin.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 20kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 108mgPotassium: 4mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 24IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword Sourdough Discard
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    1. Christine Stinson

      March 25, 2022 at 4:16 am

      5 stars
      Will never buy crackers again. Very new to sourdough journey, and my first use of discard. Will half the jalapeno next time as just a little spicy, but son loved them as they were.

      Reply
    2. Cyndie

      September 19, 2022 at 4:41 am

      5 stars
      Very good. The secret is getting them thin enough. I used my hand crank pasta machine with good results. They were done in 15-17 minutes in my toaster oven at 350 F. At first they taste like Wheat Thins until the spicy peppers hit your taste buds!

      Reply
      • SusanL

        November 18, 2022 at 6:29 am

        Thank you! I was wondering if these would go through the pasta machine.

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