Sourdough Cheez-Its Snack Mix (Printer version)

A tangy mix featuring sourdough cheddar crackers, roasted nuts, and salted pretzels with smoky spices.

# What You'll Need:

→ Sourdough Cheez-Its

01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons whole wheat flour
03 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed
04 - 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, finely shredded
05 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
06 - 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
07 - 1/4 cup sourdough starter
08 - 2 tablespoons cold water

→ Snack Mix Components

09 - 2 cups mini pretzels
10 - 1 cup mixed roasted nuts
11 - 1 cup cheese crackers
12 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
13 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
14 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
15 - 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
16 - 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

# Directions:

01 - In a food processor, pulse together flour, whole wheat flour, cold cubed butter, shredded cheddar cheese, sea salt, and baking powder until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
02 - Add sourdough starter and pulse until dough forms, adding cold water 1 tablespoon at a time if too dry. Shape dough into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
03 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Roll dough to 1/8-inch thickness and cut into 1-inch squares. Place on parchment-lined baking sheet and poke a hole in the center of each cracker with a skewer.
04 - Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until golden and crisp. Remove from oven and cool completely on baking sheet.
05 - Preheat oven to 300°F. In a large bowl, combine cooled Cheez-Its, mini pretzels, and mixed roasted nuts.
06 - In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika until fully incorporated.
07 - Pour seasoned butter over snack mix and toss thoroughly to coat. Spread in even layer on baking sheet and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring halfway through, until toasted and fragrant.
08 - Cool completely before serving or transferring to an airtight container for storage.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Puts your sourdough discard to delicious use instead of wasting it
  • Homemade crackers taste fresher and tangier than store-bought versions
  • Completely customizable with your favorite nuts and spice levels
  • Makes a generous batch perfect for sharing at parties or gifting
  • Stays fresh and crunchy in an airtight container for up to two weeks
02 -
  • Use a pizza cutter or fluted pastry wheel for quick, uniform cracker cutting
  • Save time by making a double batch of Cheez-Its and freezing half the dough for later
  • Toast your nuts before adding them if they're raw for deeper, richer flavor
  • Store the finished snack mix in airtight containers with a silica gel packet to maintain crispness
  • Refresh leftover mix that's gone slightly soft by spreading on a baking sheet and warming in a 250°F oven for 5 minutes
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