The invention provides a method of forming an edible item. The method includ es the step of forming dough into a substantially planar ribbon having a first height. The dough is at least partially elastic. The method also includes th e step of permanently displacing a portion of the at least partially elastic ribbon to a second height greater than the first height with a cutting die. The inventive method can produce a cracker formed from sheetable dough. The inventive cracker includes a first portion of planar configuration and a second portion integrally formed with and raised from said first portion.</S DOAB>
