Walnut Blue Cheese Coins

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Yield:
30

These crackers are very rich, yet still quite light and crispy. They pair well with soup.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup toasted walnuts (3 ¼ ounces)

  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper

  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda

  • 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut in pieces

  • ¼ pound blue cheese, crumbled

  • Coarse salt for sprinkling

Directions

  1. In the bowl of a food processor, finely grind 1/2 cup walnuts. Add flour, salt, pepper, and baking soda; pulse to combine. Add butter; pulse until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add cheese; pulse until dough comes together, about 15 seconds.

  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Transfer dough to lightly floured surface; divide into two equal parts. Using your hands, roll dough into two 1 1/2-inch-diameter logs. Coarsely chop remaining 1/2 cup walnuts; sprinkle over a clean work surface. Roll logs in walnuts. Wrap each log in plastic wrap, and chill until firm, at least 3 hours.

  3. Slice logs into 1/4-inch-thick coins. Transfer to ungreased baking sheet; sprinkle lightly with coarse salt. Bake until centers are firm to the touch, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool. Store in an airtight container, at room temperature, 3 to 4 days.

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