Ah yes 😋—Ritz Crackers are those iconic buttery, flaky, slightly salty round crackers loved worldwide. They’re perfect on their own, with cheese, as a snack, or crushed for recipes like pie crusts, toppings, or “Ritz cracker chicken.”
Here’s a little breakdown and a simple homemade version if you want to recreate them at home:
🥨 Ritz-Style Crackers (Homemade)
Ingredients
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1½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
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½ tsp baking powder
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½ tsp salt
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¼ cup (60 g) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
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¼ cup (60 ml) vegetable oil
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¼ cup (60 ml) water (cold)
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1 tsp sugar
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Optional: coarse sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
1. Make the dough
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In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
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Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
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Stir in oil and cold water until dough forms. Do not overmix.
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Wrap dough in plastic wrap and chill 30 minutes.
2. Roll and cut
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Roll dough on a lightly floured surface very thin (~1/8 inch).
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Cut into rounds (about 2 inches in diameter).
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Prick each round with a fork to prevent puffing.
3. Bake
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Place crackers on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
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Optional: sprinkle lightly with coarse salt.
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Bake 10–12 minutes, until lightly golden.
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Cool completely on a wire rack.
Tips for Perfect Homemade Ritz Crackers
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Thin dough: key for the delicate, flaky texture.
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Cold butter: ensures flakiness, like a mini puff pastry.
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Storage: keeps in an airtight container for 1–2 weeks.
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Flavor variations: add garlic powder, herbs, or cheese for a twist.
These crackers are buttery, crisp, and slightly salty, perfect for snacking, cheese boards, or as a crunchy topping in recipes.
If you want, I can also give a super quick 5-ingredient version that’s ready in under 30 minutes