Chilli and Cheese Savoury Biscuits (Cookies)
- Ready In:
- 45mins
- Ingredients:
- 8
- Yields:
-
40-50 biscuits
- Serves:
- 20
ingredients
- 1 cup plain flour
- 2 tablespoons self-raising flour
- 1⁄2 teaspoon dried chili pepper flakes (or to taste)
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 40 g freshly grated parmesan cheese (you could also use asiago, padano, reggiano)
- 100 g grated cheddar cheese
- 125 g butter, chopped
- 2 teaspoons milk
directions
- Combine both of the flours, the chilli falkes and salt in a food prcessor bowl. Whiz until just combined.
- Add cheeses and mix very briefly.
- Add the butter and whiz until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
- Add the milk and process until the mixture forms a ball.
- Remove the mixture from the processor bowl and knead lightly on a floured board or clean benchtip. Knead until the mixture comes together and them roll into a log about the diameter of a 50c coin (about1.5 inch).
- Roll the log in baking paper and twist the ends. Chill in the refrigerator until firm enough to slice. The mixture can also be frozen at this stage.
- Preheat your oven to 180°C
- Cut the log into slices about 5mm thick and place the discs on paper-lined oven trays. No need to grease the trays.
- Bake 12-15 minutess or until golden. Remove from the oven and rest on the oven trays for a few minutes (to firm) and then transfer to a wire rack to cool.
- Makes 40-50 biscuits.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Jubes
Australia
Aussie Mum - gluten-free