Homemade Fishy Crackers

Here Fishy Fishy...

Several months back, I tried my hand at making some homemade cheese crackers. Addy and Josh both kinda like them. I wanted to try them again but make them a little more "cute." 

I found actual mini goldfish cutters on Amazon. 

And the same company makes tons of different fun shapes, so you could truly make this your own, for whatever occasion. 

I think these are especially fun for little kids (though Josh and I loved them too!). 

I started by shredding 16 oz of cheese in my food processor. 

Of course, a certain cheese lovin' someone wanted her own share of the shredded cheese...

I set aside the cheese and added to the food processor: 

2 c. white-whole wheat flour

1 t. salt

and pulsed until lightly mixed. 

Next, I cubed up a stick of cold butter. 

I gradually pulsed in the butter into the flour mixture, until it began looking crumbly. 

(Notice someone in the not so far distance, still enjoying their cheese...)

Then, I gradually added about 8 Tbs. of water, one tablespoon at a time. 

The dough should start to form a ball, but not completely. 

Then I added in the cheese and again pulsed. 

The dough should start to form, add more water if needed, but only a tablespoon at a time. 

After the dough was mixed, roll it out on a mat. It doesn't haven't to be super thin at this point. 

Divide the dough in half and wrap each disk with wax paper and refrigerate 

for at least 25-30 minutes.  

Aren't

Aren't these absolutely fun!? 

When the dough has had a chance to chill, gently break off one section and roll it out on a pastry mat. Place the remaining dough, wrapped, back in the fridge. 

Carefully roll out the dough. It should be thin, but not paper thin. They will rise very slightly. 

"Come to me, my little glub glub..." 

Then, line up the troops, preparing for battle!!!

Bake on a baking sheet for about 15-20 minutes at 350 degrees, or until lightly browned and crispy. 

And then...go swimming!!!

Store in an airtight container for up to a week.