Sharp Cheddar, Chili Flake And Toasted Walnut Shortbread
- 1/2 cup toasted walnuts
- 4 cups unbleached flour
- 4 tablespoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 teaspoons chili flakes
- 1 cup cold butter, cubed
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan
- 1 cup sharp cheddar
- 1 and 1/2 cups buttermilk
- Grind nuts, set aside.
- combine flour, baking powder, salt, chili flakes in food processor. Pulse to blend.
- Add butter chunks slowly and run processor until mixture resembles a coarse cornmeal. Add cheeses and nuts. Pulse to combine.
- 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.
- 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.
walnuts, flour, baking powder, salt, chili flakes, cold butter, parmesan, cheddar, buttermilk
Taken from food52.com/recipes/15383-sharp-cheddar-chili-flake-and-toasted-walnut-shortbread (may not work)