Cheeze-Its! (Hopefully raw!)

[FreedomSeeker]

Visorblue, I just watched the video and am going to go try it! Thanks so much!

[Katie P]

Would someone mind posting a pic of how they turned out?????

[lovenlife]

Oh drat! I forgot to make these today! Tommorow I will. I really will.

[Ariella]

wow these look fabulous! will be putting some on the dehydrator today!:)

[Evie]

I am ordering a dehydrator soon. This will be one of the first things I make... thanks.

[kjduf]

I have questions: I just got my dehydrator yesterday and made a batch last night. Something went wrong??

First- too salty. I used sea salt, was I suppose to? I used exact measurements.

Second- it was in the dehydrator for 12 hours and still not crunchy enough. Should I leave it in? How long did everyone dehydrate theirs? I know dumb questions but I am a newby.

third- soaking the nuts. Am I suppose to dry them out or use them soaking wet in the recipe?

I am soaking the nuts again and after church going to make another batch. My son LOVES cheese-its and I want something healthier for him.

Thank you in advance for your help.

[Visorblue]

First- too salty. I used sea salt, was I suppose to? I used exact measurements.

Salt taste, like everything else, is personal. I used sea salt and mine were fine. Maybe salt to taste next batch.

Second- it was in the dehydrator for 12 hours and still not crunchy enough. Should I leave it in? How long did everyone dehydrate theirs? I know dumb questions but I am a newby.

I'm no expert but I have learned that everyone's setups, even with the same equipment, is different. Climate changes, etc. come into play. I dehydrate my stuff until it's the consistency I want. Don't count the time at all. Also, I figure it can't get too dry so...

third- soaking the nuts. Am I suppose to dry them out or use them soaking wet in the recipe?

I drain, rinse and use them wet.

I have a batch of the flax cracker version in the food processor as I type this. Yum! Last batch didn't last long enough to try them with salsa. Maybe this batch will?

[somelikeitraw]

The nutritional yeast is where at least some of the cheezy flavor comes from. However, I have seen raw cheez-its made without it. Ah, here's a Raw Food World video.

I have made this 4 ingredient (yeast free) version a couple of times now. The first time not much of it made it into the D because as a sauce it was quite tasty. So, the second time I doubled it. On the pricey side for me so won't make them too often. Tasted great and I kept tasting during dehydrating "just to make sure they were doing ok", lol. I couldn't keep my hands off of them long enough for them to get really crunchy but they did get to where they held up on their own just dandy.

Offered DH (SAD eater) a taste and he passed at first. When I was eating the last one he decided he would try it and wasn't impressed. I thought they were fanfreakintastic! I haven't tried the original recipe on this thread yet though. When I do, it will be without the yeast.

[Visorblue]

I have made this 4 ingredient (yeast free) version a couple of times now. The first time not much of it made it into the D because as a sauce it was quite tasty. So, the second time I doubled it. On the pricey side for me so won't make them too often. Tasted great and I kept tasting during dehydrating "just to make sure they were doing ok", lol. I couldn't keep my hands off of them long enough for them to get really crunchy but they did get to where they held up on their own just dandy.

Cool! You could try using other nuts like maybe raw cashews, almonds, sunflower seed, etc. to cut the cost down and see how it tastes to you.

Nutritional yeast is a deactivated yeast. Whole Foods sells it in bulk in some stores and health food stores may have it, too. You can also order it online. A friend sent me some when I couldn't find any but I recently found some in flake version in Sprouts, prepackaged bulk in the bulk foods section.

I'm addicted to the flax cracker version. Curse you, Poleidopy for posting this.

[kjduf]

I finally remade these and THEY ARE AWESOME!! I made it per recipe bit used 1/8 teaspoon of salt. Guess I don't like things salty! lol

I am making a double batch tonight, cant wait!

[somelikeitraw]

Would someone mind posting a pic of how they turned out?????

I don't eat nutritional yeast so I made the 4 ingredient version from ~

The nutritional yeast is where at least some of the cheezy flavor comes from. However, I have seen raw cheez-its made without it. Ah, here's a Raw Food World video.

Here is a picture of how they turned out. I made them large because that's how I like 'em :)

[Gossy]

I have two quick questions about this recipe - hopefully someone can help!

I have all the ingredients on hand except the red pepper. Blasted pepper! Is this a pivotal ingredient to the taste or can I get along without it you think? I only ask because I spent a ridiculous amount of time yesterday at the store and then making things when I got home, and I'm trying to keep things simple tonight. If the pepper is a must I can run to the store for it . . . I'm craving cheesy sauce/crackers like no ones business so I really want to give these a go tonight.

Also, I am still lacking in the Teflex sheet department, but have parchment paper. Will these stick horribly to the paper and I'll never get it off - or will enough dehydrating make them hard enough/flipable I can transfer to mesh sheets eventually for nice crisp chips? I'd hate to make a huge batch of this and then have it ruined by paper . . .

Thanks!

[christinajade]

IMO...the red pepper is definitely necessary. It gives it that taste. It also give it that cheese color but I think it is needed for that specific taste.

[Gossy]

Guess I am going to the store again after work then . . . *SIGH*

It just figures. Oh well. Should only take me a few minutes to run in, grab a pepper, and get out! :)

[mblessed]

Gossy,

I agree with Christinajade, that the red pepper is necessarym sometimes I use orange if I can't get the red. Regarding your question about the parchment paper, I always use it, and it works out very well. The cheeze-its don't stick to it at all once they are dry. I love these! :)