Recipe

Sharp cheddar, chili flake and toasted walnut shortbread

Sharp cheddar, chili flake and toasted walnut shortbread

Photo by Nancy Nicole

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    Nancy Nicole's Notes:

    this can be made with any combination of cheese spices and nuts. Way better than crackers!

Makes 1 gallon bag full.

  1. Grind nuts, set aside.

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  2. combine flour, baking powder, salt, chili flakes in food processor. Pulse to blend.

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  3. Add butter chunks slowly and run processor until mixture resembles a coarse cornmeal. Add cheeses and nuts. Pulse to combine.

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  4. Slowly add buttermilk until dough forms a ball. Knead for 2 minutes, adding flour as necessary. Form into logs and chill for at least an hour, or overnight.

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  5. Preheat oven to 400 F. Slice logs into 1/4 inch coins. Bake on parchment paper for 10 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Store in plastic bags when cool.

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