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This easy appetizer can be made well ahead and kept in the freezer until you are ready to bake. Cheddar Cheese Coins make a great nibbly with a glass of wine. Having just one is not an option 😉



Yields6 Servings
Prep Time15 minsCook Time15 minsTotal Time30 mins

 6 oz all purpose flour
 3 oz old white cheddar cheese, shredded
 1 tsp kosher salt
 ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
 4 oz unsalted butter
 1 egg yolk
 2 Tbsp water
 1 ½ oz walnuts, finely chopped

1

In the bowl of a food processor, pulse together flour, cheddar cheese, salt, cayenne and butter until fine crumbs.

2

With the machine running, add the egg yolk and water.

3

Pour mixture onto counter top, sprinkle with walnuts and knead gently until just combined. Add additional water by the teaspoon if mixture looks dry.

4

Roll the dough into a 1.5 inch diameter log about 12 inches in length, pressing out any air pockets.

5

Wrap the log in plastic wrap, refrigerate until very firm (at least 4 hours or over night).

6

Preheat oven to 350°F.

7

Slice the log into 1/4 inch slices.

8

Place on parchment lined baking sheet and bake until light golden brown (12-15 minutes).


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Ingredients

 6 oz all purpose flour
 3 oz old white cheddar cheese, shredded
 1 tsp kosher salt
 ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
 4 oz unsalted butter
 1 egg yolk
 2 Tbsp water
 1 ½ oz walnuts, finely chopped

Directions

1

In the bowl of a food processor, pulse together flour, cheddar cheese, salt, cayenne and butter until fine crumbs.

2

With the machine running, add the egg yolk and water.

3

Pour mixture onto counter top, sprinkle with walnuts and knead gently until just combined. Add additional water by the teaspoon if mixture looks dry.

4

Roll the dough into a 1.5 inch diameter log about 12 inches in length, pressing out any air pockets.

5

Wrap the log in plastic wrap, refrigerate until very firm (at least 4 hours or over night).

6

Preheat oven to 350°F.

7

Slice the log into 1/4 inch slices.

8

Place on parchment lined baking sheet and bake until light golden brown (12-15 minutes).

Notes

Cheddar Cheese Coins