1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 1/2 cup unbleached flour, sifted
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp baking powder
1 dash cayenne pepper
2 cup cheddar, extra sharp, *
Directions
* The Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese should be finely grated.
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in the butter to resemble cornmeal. Blend in the cheddar cheese with
a fork until well blended. Mix in the remaining ingredients and shape
into 1 1/2 to 2-inch rolls. Chill for 30 to 40 minutes in the
refrigerator and then slice each roll into slices about 1/4-inch
thick. Bake on an ungreased cookie sheet at 400 degrees F for about
10 minutes. Remove from cookie sheet and let cool. Store the cooled
crackers in airtight containers in a cool place. They will keep for
several weeks this way and if you freeze them, they will last
indefinitely.
Servings: 6 servings
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Categories: Bread; Breads; Cheese
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