Grana Padano or Parmesan Cheese Snacks

By lorik

Mary Ann Esposito

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into bits
• 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon grated Grana Padano or Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
• 1 1/2 cups King Arthur unbleached all purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
• 2 large eggs, slightly beaten
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Preparation

Step 1

Here is a nice biscotti to go with wine as a nibble before dinner; easy to make and freezes well.

Makes about 2 dozen

Preheat the oven to 375°F.

Pulse the butter, cheese, flour, paprika and salt in a food processor.  Add the eggs through the feed tube until a dough forms; add a bit of water if necessary.

Form dough into a 12-inch long log about 2 inches thick.  Wrap and refrigerate overnight.  Cut into 1/4-inch thick round slices and place on parchment lined baking sheets.

Variation:  Add 1/4 cup chopped pistachio nuts.