Cheddar Cheese Puffs

By devogirl

I made these over the holidays as a little appetizer to pass around at parties, but my kids quickly proclaimed them a favorite after school snack and lunch box treat. Somewhere between a soft cracker and a tiny scone, each one of these Cheddar Cheese Puffs is coated with your choice of either sesame or poppy seeds although they are equally delicious naked, without seeds.

Ingredients

• 1 cup all purpose four
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 3 cups grated cheddar cheese
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 2 tablespoons sesame or poppy seeds, optional

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 350F.

2. In the bowl of a food processor, combine the flour, baking powder, cheese, butter and salt. Pulse until the mixture is crumbly.

3. Add the milk and pulse until the mixture forms a ball.

4. Using a 1 teaspoon measure, roll the dough into balls, then roll in the poppy seeds or sesame seeds, if desired.

5. Bake for 15 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown.

Note: You can use 2 teaspoons per ball to make larger puffs, and add 2 minutes to the cooking time.