Cheddar Pecan Flower Crackers

By melissadove

This dough is delicate and needs to be handled carefully

Ingredients

• 1/2 Cup All P Flour, plus more for dusting
• 3/4 Cup finely ground pecans, toasted
• 1/2 teaspoon table salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
• 2 Tablespoons Cold Butter, cut up
• 1/4 lb Sharp Cheddar grated
• Kosher salt for sprinkling

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 350. In food processor, pulse flour, pecans, table salt, black pepper, and cayenne. Add butter, pulse until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add cheese, pulse until pieces are no longer visible. With machine running, gradually add 2 tablespoons cold water; process until dough comes together.
Transfer to a lightly floured surface;divide dough into two equal parts. Roll out each into a 1/4 inch thickness. Sprinkle with kosher salt. Cut dough into 2 1/2 inch flower shapes, or other desired shapes, transfer to ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes.