Directions

1. 1

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the bread flour, instant yeast, sugar, and salt. Stir these dry ingredients together until evenly distributed.

2. 2

   Add the warm water to the dry ingredients and mix with a wooden spoon or your hands until a shaggy dough forms. Once incorporated, add the finely grated firm cheese and soft cheese cubes.

3. 3

   Knead the dough on a lightly floured work surface for about 5–8 minutes, working the cheese throughout until the dough is smooth and elastic. The soft cheese will soften and blend into the dough.

4. 4

   Place the dough in a lightly floured bowl, cover with a damp cloth or plastic wrap, and let it rise at room temperature for about 90 minutes until nearly doubled in size.

5. 5

   Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Turn the risen dough out onto a floured work surface and gently flatten or roll it out to your desired thickness for crackers, roughly ¼ inch thick.

6. 6

   Cut the dough into cracker-sized pieces using a sharp knife or pastry cutter. Transfer the pieces to a lined baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart.

7. 7

   Bake for 12–15 minutes until the crackers are light golden brown and crispy. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.