Cheddar Bacon Wafers

By dhoffmanlatter

Ingredients

• 2 slices bacon
• 4 ounces unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1 cup unbleached flour
• 1/2 cup finely grated gruyere
• 3 tablespoons grated parmesan reggiano
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• pinch cayenne

Preparation

Step 1

Cook the bacon in a cast iron skillet and chop in a food processor into small bits.
Add the butter, flour, cheeses, salt, and cayenne to the food processor.
Process until a ball forms. Be patient. It will happen eventually.
Form the ball into a log shape 1 1/4 inches in diameter using a sheet of plastic wrap.
Wrap the log in the plastic wrap and a sheet of aluminum foil and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.

Heat an oven to 375 degrees

Cut the log into 1/4" slices and place on a sheet of silpat or parchment paper. (do not grease)
Sprinkle with a little Maldon salt.
Bake until very lightly browned, about 8-10 minutes. They will get a little darker out of the oven.
Cool on a rack.