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Savory Shortbread

Savory Shortbread

For an extra indulgent hors d'oeuvre, top this shortbread with smoked salmon and caviar, and serve with glasses of champagne.

Martha Stewart Living, November 1998 http://www.marthastewart.com/351247/savory-shortbread
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  • Yield Makes about 12 dozen

Ingredients

    • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • 1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter, chilled and cut into small pieces
    • 2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
    • 1/2 cup milk
    • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Directions

  1. To the bowl of a food processor, add flour and cayenne pepper; pulse to combine. Add butter, and pulse until the mixture resembles coarse meal, 8 to 10 seconds.
  2. Add cheese to the food processor; pulse until combined. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl.
  3. Using a fork, stir in milk and Worcestershire sauce until well combined. Have ready several pieces of parchment paper.
  4. Form mixture into two 1-inch-diameter logs, and wrap in parchment. Transfer the logs to the refrigerator, and chill until very firm, at least 1 hour.
  5. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Remove logs from refrigerator, and cut each one into 1/4-inch-thick rounds. Place the rounds on prepared baking sheets, spaced 1 inch apart.
  6. Bake the shortbread until golden, about 12 minutes, rotating baking sheets between shelves halfway through baking.
  7. Transfer shortbread to wire racks to cool. Bake remaining dough.

Cook's Note

Dough can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

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