Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper. This prevents sticking and makes cleaning easier later.

In a mixing bowl, add flour, salt and paprika. Stir well to combine everything evenly. This helps the crackers taste balanced and flavorful.

Add cold cubed butter into the flour mixture. Use your fingers or pastry cutter. Rub until the mixture looks like small crumbs.

Add freshly grated cheddar cheese into the bowl. Mix well until combined. The cheese should spread evenly through the flour mixture.

Add one tablespoon cold water at a time. Mix gently after each addition. Stop when the dough comes together and feels slightly firm.

Place the dough on a clean surface. Press it into a flat disc. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for 20 minutes.

Place chilled dough between two parchment sheets. Roll it thin using a rolling pin. Try to keep the thickness even for uniform baking.

Use a pizza cutter or knife to cut small squares. You can also use small cookie cutters for fun shapes. Keep pieces close together.

Use a fork to poke tiny holes in each cracker. This helps steam escape while baking and keeps crackers flat and crisp.

Place the tray in the oven. Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden and crispy. Watch carefully to prevent burning.

Remove from oven and let crackers cool fully. They will become crispier as they cool. Store once completely cooled.