Ranch Cheez Its Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (measured, sifted for lightness)
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (for intense cheesy flavor)
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder (helps with a slight crispness)
• 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt (balances the flavors)
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (cold and cubed for flakiness)
• 1/4 cup sour cream (adds tang and tenderness)
• 2-3 tablespoons cold water (as needed for dough pliability)
• 1 teaspoon dried dillweed
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika